Lead Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer – Data Centers

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8+ years (Mechanical HVAC design engineering with BIM experience)

Education: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical HVAC design solutions for building services projects including commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical data centers.
• Take ownership of mechanical design packages and manage mid-to-large projects independently.
• Prepare project schedules, effort estimations, and technical documentation (Design Basis Reports, Specifications, Calculation Reports).
• Lead or support HVAC design tasks including heat and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, schematics, layouts, and schedules.
• Manage mechanical design with BIM and coordinate with MEP teams, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Develop HVAC system layouts including rooftop units, distributed cooling units, and underfloor air distribution as per data center standards.
• Ensure energy compliance and proper design for critical and non-critical service areas.
• Provide technical verification and QA checks during design stages, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Apply knowledge of data center classifications, PUE calculations, Uptime Institute, TIA 942, ASHRAE, FM200, EN, NFPA, and SMACNA standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantity, cost estimations, and compliance statements.
• Lead BIM workflow standardization with strong quality control processes.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and BIM teams to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
• Manage deliverables, timelines, and on-site client interactions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support project quality planning and consistently deliver high-quality outputs.
• Supervise and mentor teams while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in data center design projects in Europe & USA.

Required Skills & Tools

• Design Tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage
• HVAC Analysis Software: HAP, Trace 3D, IES VE
• General Tools: MS Office

Must-Have

• Proficiency in data center design (Europe & USA)
• Strong skills in HAP, Trace, IES VE, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, MS Office