Senior Mechanical & HVAC Engineer – Data Center - Chennai / Noida / Hyderabad
On-siteChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
EXPIREDChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationInformation Technology And ServicesEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationEnterpriseInformation Technology And Services
Job Summary
Lead Data Center HVAC design and technical leadership from concept to commissioning, owning end-to-end system topology, heat load calculations, and detailed engineering documentation. Define cooling strategies for air-cooled and water-cooled systems, manage airflow containment, and validate designs against Uptime Tier standards. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, prepare Basis of Design reports, and support construction through site inspections and audit remediation. Mentor engineering teams and resolve complex technical challenges with client SMEs.
Required Qualifications
- BE / BTech / ME / MTech in Mechanical Engineering
- 10–18 years of experience
- 5+ years in Data Center or mission-critical projects (mandatory)
- Strong experience in Data Center HVAC systems, including: Chillers, CRAH/CRAC, AHU, pumps, DX systems
- Cooling of data halls, UPS rooms, battery rooms, and support spaces
- Deep understanding of: Uptime Tier III / IV requirements
- Mission-critical redundancy and reliability
- Experience with: CFD modelling and airflow optimization
- Energy-efficient cooling strategies
- AutoCAD (mandatory for concept design)
- Load calculation tools (HAP / Trace)
- CFD tools (6Sigma or equivalent)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Ability to: Lead technical discussions with client SMEs
- Resolve complex design challenges through structured communication
- Prepare high-quality technical documentation
- Act as the primary HVAC technical interface with clients and stakeholders
- Lead high-level technical discussions, challenge design assumptions, and drive solutions
- Clearly articulate design intent, risks, and trade-offs to client SMEs
- Own preparation of: Basis of Design (BOD)
- Design Basis Reports (DBR)
- Technical narratives and presentations
- Lead design of: Air-cooled & water-cooled chilled water systems
- CRAH / CRAC / AHU-based cooling systems
- High-density cooling (liquid cooling readiness, rear door heat exchangers, etc.)
- Define airflow strategies: Hot aisle / cold aisle containment
- Pressurization & airflow management
- Establish resilience strategies (N, N+1, N+2, 2N) aligned with Uptime Tier
- Perform and review: Heat load calculations (HAP / Trace or equivalent)
- Hydraulic calculations (pump head, pipe sizing, system balancing)
- Airside design (duct sizing, static pressure, ventilation, smoke extraction)
- Lead and review CFD modelling and thermal performance analysis
- Define and validate control philosophy (BMS / EPMS integration)
- Lead development of: Concept design, Technical Specifications & RFP documents/design, schematic design, and detailed design (IFC level)
- Equipment layouts, plant rooms, piping and duct routing
- Review and approve: AutoCAD & BIM (Revit) models
- Schematics, layouts, and construction drawings
- Ensure alignment with: ASHRAE / ISHRAE
- TIA-942
- Uptime Institute guidelines
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination with: Electrical, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection, and BIM teams
- Optimize: Expert Space planning
- Routing of ducts, pipes, and equipment layouts
- Support procurement: Technical specifications
- BOQs
- Vendor evaluations and submittal reviews
- Provide technical support during: Construction and installation
- Site inspections and issue resolution
- Participate in: Data center audits (BCA / ICCA)
- GAP analysis and remediation strategies
- Lead and mentor a team of HVAC engineers and BIM modelers
- Drive design quality, standardization, and best practices
- Own: Design risk management
- Change control
- Technical issue resolution
- Lead a team of HVAC engineers and BIM modelers
- Drive design quality, standardization, and best practices
- Own: Design risk management
- Change control
- Technical issue resolution
Desired Qualifications
- Uptime Institute ATD certification
- Experience in hyperscale / colocation data centers
- Exposure to commissioning (IST Level 1–5)
- Experience in DC audits (ICCA / BCA)
- International project experience
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