Senior Design Architect - Data Center

Ramboll3; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll3 is seeking a Senior Design Architect - Data Center in Mumbai, with 4–7 years of focused experience in mission-critical environments. You will lead architectural design from concept to construction, coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, and drive BIM-based delivery using Revit, ensuring compliant, buildable solutions.

The role emphasizes data hall planning, space optimization, and lifecycle resilience, with direct client engagement and project ownership across multiple locations in India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in architecture with 4–7 years of experience.
• 2+ years in Data Center / mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience in data center planning, MEP coordination, and BIM-led delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design across concept, schematic, and construction documentation for data centers.
• Define data hall layouts, zoning, and support spaces with MEP integration.
• Coordinate across disciplines (MEP, Structural) to resolve clashes and ensure constructible designs.
• Lead BIM-based delivery with Revit; ensure 100–400 LOD compliance and accurate docs.
• Engage clients, present designs, and translate requirements into solutions.
• Support construction, review shop drawings, and perform site technical audits.
• Mentor junior staff and manage deliverables and timelines.

Skills

Data center architecture

Space planning

MEP coordination

BIM coordination

Client engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Enscape / Lumion

Job description

The Senior Design Architect - Data Center will act as a design lead and technical authority responsible for end-to-end architectural delivery of mission-critical data center projects, from concept (LOD200) to construction (LOD350). This role requires strong expertise in data center planning, multidisciplinary coordination (MEP-heavy), constructability, and BIM-led delivery, ensuring designs meet performance, resilience, and operational requirements. You will lead client engagement, design development, and team delivery, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and buildable solutions.

Job Location: Mumbai (Preferred) | Chennai | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | Noida

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Leadership & Project Ownership (CORE ROLE)

• Lead architectural design across:
  • Concept / Master Planning (LOD200)
  • Schematic & Design Development (LOD300)
  • IFC / Construction Documentation (LOD350)
• Define:
  • Data hall layouts (hot/cold aisle planning)
  • Functional zoning (critical vs non-critical areas)
  • Support spaces (MEP rooms, BMS rooms, security zones)

2. Data Center Planning & Technical Design

• Develop:
  • Campus planning (including ancillary buildings, substations, yards)
  • Space planning aligned with: MEP requirements
  • Redundancy strategies (N+1 / 2N)
• Integrate: Architecture with HVAC, electrical, and ELV systems
• Address:
  • Fire compartmentation
  • Egress and life safety
  • Security zoning and access control layouts
• Permitting Drawings for DC site and campus. Good knowledge and understanding of permitting drawings.

3. Multidisciplinary Coordination (CRITICAL)

• Lead coordination with: Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, Structural teams
• Resolve: Spatial conflicts (MEP routing, plant spaces, clearances)
• Participate in: BIM coordination and clash detection reviews
• Ensure:
  • Fully coordinated, constructible designs
  • Permitting coordination with external consultants.

4. BIM & Digital Delivery

• Lead concept design using AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Lead BIM-based delivery using: Revit (mandatory)
• Review: Models, drawings, and documentation
• Ensure:
  • LOD compliance (100 - 400)
  • Accurate schedules and documentation

5. Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Act as: Primary architectural interface with clients
• Lead: Design presentations
• Technical discussions and reviews
• Translate: Client requirements into design solutions

6. Construction Support & Site Coordination

• Support: Construction phase activities
• Review: Shop drawings
• RFIs and site issues
• Conduct: Site visits and technical audits
• Ensure: Design intent is maintained during execution

7. Team Leadership & Quality Control

• Lead and mentor: Architects, BIM modelers, junior engineers
• Ensure: Design quality and consistency
• Manage: Deliverables, timelines, and coordination

1. Experience

• Bachelor's / master's in architecture
• 4 to 7 years' experience
• 2+ years in Data Center / mission-critical projects
• Strong experience in: Data Center / mission-critical architecture
• Expertise in: Space planning and technical detailing
• MEP coordination (very critical)
• Experience in: Hyperscale / colocation projects

2. Tools & Digital Capability

• Revit (mandatory - BIM-led delivery)
• AutoCAD
• NavisWorks
• Knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, etc.)

3. Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of: NBC / IBC
• Fire & life safety codes
• Data center design standards (TIA-942 - awareness level minimum)

4. Communication (non-negotiable)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to: Lead client discussions
• Coordinate across disciplines
• Drive design decisions

5. Good to Have:

• Experience in: Hyperscale campuses
• Substation / utility integration
• Exposure to: Construction administration
• Global projects

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.