Mechanical Design Manager

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd. in Hyderabad seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Lead to head the design and engineering of data center buildings and campus infrastructure.

You will ensure design quality, multidisciplinary coordination, code compliance, cost optimization and timely delivery across PHE, FF, water tank, STP/WTP and gas suppression systems. Lead a mechanical design team, manage consultants, drive design reviews and value engineering, ensuring alignment with NBC, NFPA, IS codes and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–17 years of experience in data centre buildings and campus infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PHE, FF, water storage and fire suppression systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of PHE systems including water supply, plumbing and drainage.
• Oversee Fire Fighting, Fire Sprinkler and Fire Detection systems.
• Lead Water Tank design including capacity calculations and sizing.
• Review STP & WTP design, sizing, and campus utility integration.
• Review Fire Extinguishers selection, placement, and compliance.
• Oversee Gas Suppression system design for data halls and critical spaces.
• Review design calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs and GFC packages.
• Ensure multidisciplinary coordination with civil, structural, electrical, HVAC, architectural and BIM teams.
• Drive design reviews, value engineering, standardisation and compliance with NBC, NFPA, IS codes and project specs.
• Manage design consultants, review schedules, technical queries and site design issues.
• Lead the mechanical design team, monitor SLAs and project milestones.

Skills

Data centre design experience

Leadership and team management

Code compliance knowledge NBC NFPA IS

BIM coordination

Design calculations

Education

B.Arch /M.Arch / Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description: Mechanical Design Lead – Data Centers

Reporting to: Mechanical Head

Experience: 10–17 years, with significant experience in data centre buildings and campus infrastructure

Qualification: B.Arch /M.Arch Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;

Role Purpose

Lead mechanical design and engineering for data centre buildings and campus infrastructure, ensuring design quality, multidisciplinary coordination, code compliance, cost optimisation, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of PHE (Plumbing Health Engineering) systems, including water supply, plumbing, and drainage.
• Oversee Fire Fighting (FF) systems, Fire Sprinkler systems, and Fire Detection systems.
• Lead Water Tank Design, including capacity calculations and sizing.
• Review STP & WTP design, sizing, and campus utility integration.
• Review Fire Extinguishers selection, placement, and compliance.
• Oversee Gas Suppression system design for data halls, UPS rooms, electrical rooms, and other critical spaces.
• Review design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, and GFC packages.
• Ensure multidisciplinary coordination with civil, structural, electrical, HVAC, architectural, and BIM teams.
• Drive design reviews, value engineering, standardisation, and compliance with applicable NBC, NFPA, IS codes, and project specifications.
• Manage design consultants, review schedules, technical queries, and construction-stage design issues.
• Lead the mechanical design team, monitor SLAs and project milestones, and report progress and risks to the Mechanical Head.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in mechanical design for data centre buildings and/or campus infrastructure.
• Strong technical expertise across all the mechanical systems listed above.
• Knowledge of design calculations, engineering standards, BIM coordination, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
• Strong leadership, consultant management, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of design packages and adherence to SLAs.
• Design quality, first-time-right submissions, and reduction in rework.
• Compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Timely closure of design comments, technical queries, and site issues.
• Effective consultant management, team performance, and multidisciplinary coordination.