Manager - MEP Design

Lodha; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodha is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead the design and technical oversight of large-scale wet infrastructure and utility systems in Mumbai. The role involves significant managerial responsibilities, including client interactions and project leadership in data centre projects. Candidates should hold a BE/B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering with 14 to 18 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential, along with strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 14–18 years of core experience in design and planning.
• Strong exposure to large-scale Wet Infrastructure.
• Experience in Industrial or Data Centre Projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end design and planning of wet infrastructure and utility systems.
• Lead design and review of comprehensive wet utility networks.
• Develop high-reliability treated water systems for Data Center uptime.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Revit

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

People management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BE / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• End-to-end design, planning, and technical oversight of large-scale wet infrastructure and utility systems.
• Strong understanding of international and local codes, standards, and authority requirements (NFPA, NBC, CIDCO/NMMC/KDMC etc.).
• Wet Infrastructure – Lead the design and review of comprehensive wet utility networks including water supply, sewerage, and irrigation systems.
• Hydraulic Engineering: Perform and validate complex hydraulic design calculations for water demand estimation, pump head requirements, pipe sizing, and storage tank capacities.
• Mission-Critical Planning: Develop high-reliability treated water systems and cooling support infrastructure specifically tailored for Data Center uptime.
• Water & Waste Treatment: Oversee the sizing and technological selection for Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Water Treatment Plants (WTP), and sustainable Rainwater Harvesting strategies.
• Stormwater Management: Conduct advanced stormwater catchment studies and develop integrated drainage network.
• Flood Risk Assessment: Lead flood and hydrology modeling to identify risks and implement robust mitigation techniques for large-scale sites.
• Designing and optimizing the Master Plan for campuses, ROW, road sections, and utility corridors.

Managerial

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and operators, translating global standards into site-specific engineering solutions, ensuring all designs align with mission‑critical redundancy requirements and international standards.
• Review consultant drawings, validate material submittals, and approve contractor shop drawings and method statements.
• Monitor consultant deliverables against micro‑schedules and provide real‑time engineering solutions in fast‑paced environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for drawing review and coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making ability.
• Collaborative leadership style with adaptability to dynamic project environments.
• Strong people management and cross‑functional coordination skills.

Added Advantage

• Experience in Tier‑rated data centre projects or mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Proficiency in DGPS‑RTK Topographic Surveys, GIS Mapping, and elevation calibration to establish high‑precision pipeline alignments for seamless water transfer across long‑distance, mission‑critical networks would be an added advantage.

Qualifications & Requirements

BE / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering with 14–18 years of core experience in design and planning. Strong exposure to large‑scale Wet Infrastructure, Industrial or Data Centre Projects is highly preferred.