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.