Lead Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Social, health and wellbeing events

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead HVAC projects for data centers in Bengaluru and across the region. You will coordinate with design, drafting and engineering staff to deliver quality mechanical systems tied to client requirements.

You will manage multiple stakeholders, support site supervision and commissioning, and contribute to proposals. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and adherence to codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; PE registration is an advantage.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical services design for data centers.
• Knowledge of local building codes and international standards.
• Experience with BIM and 3D modelling; able to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent quality standards and conformance with design plans / specifications across the project and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications including functional descriptions for mechanical systems.
• Engage with engineers, drafting, and design staff to fulfill deliverables as a hands-on manager.
• Lead and attend project/site meetings with Client, PM, and Consultants from other disciplines.
• Liaise and coordinate relevant technical issues with other disciplines.
• Develop client relationships in a Doer/Seller capacity.
• Support site supervision and plant commissioning activities when required.
• Assist with proposals and bids as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

BIM

3D modelling

Job description

This role will provide technical support, particularly in mechanical building services engineering works, with an emphasis on HVAC for Data Centers across Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that consistent quality standards and conformance with design plans / specifications are maintained across the project and coordination with other disciplines to ensure consistency across the project
• Technical reports and specifications including functional descriptions for Mechanical systems.
• As a hands‑on manager, engage with engineers, drafting, and design staff to fulfill deliverables.
• To lead and attend project/site meeting with Client, PM, and Consultants from other disciplines.
• Liaise and coordinate relevant technical issues with other disciplines.
• Relationship building with clients generally involves a Doer/Seller role.
• Support site supervision and plant commissioning activities when required.
• Support proposals and bids when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Professional Engineer registration would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience to perform engineering tasks on the mechanical services detailed design (including calculations, computer simulations, specifications, etc), particularly in Data Center projects.
• Knowledge of relevant Local Building Codes and international standards to ensure compliance.
• Ability to work independently and confidently while managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with BIM and 3D models would be an added advantage.

Benefits

Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives support your professional growth.

We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.