Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center

Deerns India; Thane; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge data centre projects

Global engineering exposure

Leadership opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited in Mumbai offers a Senior/Officer Mechanical Engineer role focused on data centres, telecom facilities, and mission-critical projects. You will lead mechanical designs, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive design accuracy and timelines.

The position provides exposure to international projects, advanced cooling systems, and opportunities for leadership within a fast-growing India team; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• 5–6 years of experience in large-scale mechanical design projects.
• Experience with data centres and industrial sector projects.
• Ability to prepare BOQs and manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with IS/ISO standards and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in client, design, contractor, and professional team meetings.
• Develop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs, including HVAC and cooling solutions.
• Prepare schematics, calculations, technical specifications, reports, and equipment schedules per standards.
• Coordinate mechanical design with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentor trainees and review contractor submissions and shop drawings.
• Conduct site inspections, QA/QC checks, and witness testing; travel to project sites.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

Project leadership

Client coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

HAP

Carrier E20-II

TRACE 700

Job description

Senior/ Officer Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Thane (Mumbai), India

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres, Life Sciences & High Tech

Salary: As per company norms

About Deerns Spectrum Pvt. Ltd.

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is a joint venture between Deerns Groep B.V. (Netherlands) and Spectrum PharmaTECH Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (India). As part of the global Deerns Group, we provide high-end Mechanical, Electrical & Piping (MEP) advisory, design, and engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities such as data centres, hospitals, laboratories, clean rooms, and high-tech industrial environments.

With 96+ years of global expertise, 700+ employees, and 17 offices across 10 countries, Deerns brings deep technical knowledge and strong local presence across India, South Asia, and East Africa.

We are currently experiencing rapid growth and are looking for a strong Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our expanding Mumbai office.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in Data Centres, Telecom Facilities, and Mission-Critical Projects. The ideal candidate should be technically strong, innovative, and capable of leading projects with minimal supervision. This role offers exposure to international projects, advanced cooling/HVAC systems, and opportunities for career growth and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Client, Design, Contractor, and Professional Team meetings.
• Develop concept and detailed mechanical designs, including HVAC systems, cooling solutions, and controls.
• Prepare schematics, mechanical calculations, technical specifications, reports, and equipment schedules as per industry and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate mechanical design with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Maintain commercial and project awareness, monitoring hours against agreed fees.
• Approve design variations and allocate hours efficiently.
• Mentor and guide Trainees, Graduates, and Engineers; ensure accuracy and quality of their work.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, samples, and documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, QA/QC checks, and validation of contractor installations.
• Support testing, commissioning, and witness testing activities onsite.
• Ensure all work meets client expectations and complies with local codes, IS/ISO standards, and international guidelines.
• Travel to project sites within India and abroad as required.
• Take technical lead on assigned projects with minimal management input.
• Promote sustainable, energy-efficient mechanical engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
• Experience of Hand in working on Big and Medium Data Centre and Industrial Sector project.
• 5 to 6 years of experience in a similar role for Mechanical Design of large-scale project.
• Ensuring mechanical systems meet design intent and standards.
• Ability to prepare BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and understanding of timelines, dependencies, and milestones for Project Deliverables.
• Ability to work on time schedule (Tight deadlines) to achieve the Project Deliverables.
• Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the project target as part of the Team.
• Responsible for Design Software such as HAP, Carrier E20-II, TRACE 700 or equivalent. Design of service for the entire project
• Fire Suppression & Safety Systems - Familiarity with FM200, Novec 1230, NFPA standards.
• Experience with advanced cooling systems in Data Centers & Familiarity with Indian engineering regulations.
• Very good proactive communicator and co-ordinator within the Team.
• Review and Monitoring Design concept for Project Deliverable along with Technical Specification.
• Attend in daily, weekly, monthly progress and planning meetings and providing the required inputs.
• Good communication and co-ordination skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge data centre and high-tech projects.
• Be part of a global engineering organisation with international exposure.
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles within a fast-scaling India team.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.