Senior Designer- BIM, Mechanical - Data Center

Ramboll; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development investment

Strong leadership

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Ramboll in Chennai seeks a Senior Designer- BIM, Mechanical for Data Centers. The role focuses on SLDs, space planning, and layout development for HVAC, piping, fire protection, and diesel fuel distribution in multi-megawatt facilities. Strong AutoCAD and BIM coordination are essential.

You will ensure efficient plant planning, optimized routing, safety compliance, and clash-free coordination across mechanical systems, with global Ramboll standards guiding design excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong AutoCAD drafting and layout skills required.
• Familiarity with Revit MEP and BIM coordination is preferred.
• Knowledge of codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ISHRAE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop SLDs, space planning, equipment layouts for HVAC, piping, and fuel systems in large-scale data centers.
• Plan routing for ducts, pipes, and electrical interfaces with clash-free coordination.
• Prepare BOQs and technical specifications for HVAC, piping, fire protection, and fuel systems.
• Coordinate with electrical and structural teams to ensure constructible layouts and safe installations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

CFD tools

Education

Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAP/Trace

Job description

Senior Designer- BIM, Mechanical - Data Center

• Full-time

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, wetogether shape the societies of tomorrow.

The Mechanical HVAC, Fire Protection & Fuel Systems AutoCAD Engineer will be responsible for SLD,
space planning, layout development, and routing, trenches/duct design for HVAC, piping, fire suppression, and diesel fuel distribution (HSD) systems in large-scale Data Centers (multi-megawatt facilities).
This role requires strong expertise in AutoCAD, mechanical systems, and spatial coordination, with the ability to translate engineering intent (schematics, P&IDs, fuel logic) into fully coordinated, constructible layouts. You will ensure efficient plant planning, optimized routing, safety compliance, and clash-free coordination across all mechanical systems

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical SLD, Space Planning & Equipment Layout (CORE ROLE)

HVAC Plant & External Utility Layout

Develop layouts for:

• Chillers, cooling towers, pumps
• Heat exchangers, CDUs , Fan Wall Units/PAHU/CRAH,
• External plant areas and terraces
• Pipe network
• Plan: Equipment spacing, maintenance access, lifting zones, raised platforms.
• Ensure: Logical integration with piping and electrical systems
• Data Hall & Cooling LayoutLayout design for:
• CRAH / CRAC / AHU systems
• Fan wall units, containment systems
• Coordinate:

Mechanical Rooms & Support Areas

• Develop layouts for:
• Pump rooms, AHU rooms, ventilation areas
• Plan routing corridors and maintenance access
• HVAC Piping & Duct Routing Design

Chilled Water & Piping Systems

• Design routing for:
• CHW supply/return piping
• Condenser water systems
• Ensure:Efficient routing and minimal clashes
  Airside Systems (Ducting)
• Layout:Supply, return, and exhaust ducting
• Coordinate:Routing corridors and clearances
• HSD Yard Planning
• Safety & Compliance
• Mechanical Schematics & System Understanding
• Interpret and develop:
• P&IDs

Ensure:Alignment between schematics and layouts

• BOQ & Technical Documentation
• Prepare:BOQs for HVAC, piping, fire, and fuel systems
• Develop: Technical specifications for:
• HVAC equipment
• Piping systems
• Coordination & Clash-Free Design
• Coordinate with:Electrical (cable routing, DG interfaces)
• Structural (openings, trenches)
• Ensure:Fully coordinated, constructible layouts
• Drawing Production & Quality
• Prepare:Equipment layoutsPiping, ducting, and fuel routing drawingsSections and details
• Maintain:High-quality AutoCAD standards
• Constructability & Site Support
• Ensure:Installation feasibility
• Maintenance accessibility
• Support:Site teams and shop drawing reviews

Domain Knowledge

Experience in:

• Understanding of:Redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N)
• Safety and operational requirements
• Coordination Skills
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination capability
• Communication
• Qualifications

5–15 years (Data Center / Mission-Critical preferred)

• Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering
• Good to Have-Data Center project experience
• Knowledge of: Revit / BIM coordination
• CFD tools
• Familiarity with:
• ASHRAE, NFPA, ISHRAE

Software Skills

• AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Basic knowledge of Revit MEP (preferred)
• Familiarity with:HAP / Trace or similar tools (preferred)
• Willingness to learn and take technical guidance
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.
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