Lead Mechanical Engineer

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping next generation digital infrastructure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams globally.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design and execution of large-scale data centre projects in India & globally.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop concept and detailed designs for HVAC, cooling, fire protection, plumbing, and ventilation.
• Optimize critical cooling systems for energy efficiency, redundancy, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with Indian and international (ASHRAE, ISO, etc) standards.
• Collaborate with architectural, structural, electrical, and ICT teams for seamless project integration.
• Design high-density cooling solutions for hyperscale & colocation data centres.
• Develop air & liquid cooling strategies (DX, CRAC/CRAH, chiller plants, liquid immersion, evaporative cooling).
• Conduct thermal load calculations, CFD analysis, and airflow optimization.
• Review and approve Basis of Design (BOD), technical specifications, and compliance reports.
• Guide equipment selection, ensuring adherence to reliability and redundancy requirements.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, including free cooling, water conservation, and low-PUE designs.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and project teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Represent us in technical meetings, design reviews, and client workshops.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers & designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Identify business opportunities and support growth strategies for data centre projects in India.

Experience Required:

• At least 15 years of experience in mechanical design.
• At least 7+ years dedicated to data centre projects.
• Must have handled at least full-cycle Indian data centre project, from concept to commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, critical cooling, fire protection, and mission-critical mechanical systems.
• Expertise in ASHRAE, ISHRAE, ISO, along with international standards.
• Proficiency in CFD analysis, thermal modelling, and energy simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modelling software incl. AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, ACC.
• Familiarity with SCADA/BMS for mechanical system integration.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Agile and adaptable to diverse Indian & international project scopes.