Senior Mechanical Engineer- Data Center CFD Lead

Overland Contracting Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Mumbai seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center CFD Lead to guide, model, and optimize cooling and airflow for hyperscale facilities. You will oversee complex CFD analyses, lead design decisions, and coordinate across engineering disciplines on large projects.

The role requires strong expertise in CFD, data center cooling, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on delivering reliable energy-efficient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in CFD applied to data center airflow and thermal management.
• Advanced proficiency with Cadence Reality Data Center for modeling and analysis of data center environments.
• Experience with STAR-CCM+ or ANSYS Fluent for advanced thermal-fluid analysis.
• Experience developing flow network models for liquid-cooling systems (CDUs, piping, pumps, manifolds).
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in ME/AE or related field with CFD specialization.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and data center cooling technologies.
• Experience with data center infrastructure design and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on department design guides, standards and codes.
• Ensure compliance with quality programs and promote continuous improvement.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for megaprojects and select equipment/materials.
• Manage budgets, schedules and quality requirements; delegate tasks to teams.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams on complex Projects across disciplines.
• Mentor lower/mid-level professionals and contribute to staff development.
• Define project schedules and scope across multiple disciplines.

Skills

CFD expertise

Data center cooling

Communication

Teamwork

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Cadence Reality Data Center

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

Flow network modeling

Job description

Job Description:

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Req Id :116248

Job Title :Senior Mechanical Engineer- Data Center CFD Lead

Business Unit sector :CPL-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department:BVCPL BV OPS EDS MECHANICAL

Work Location :INMUMBAI2

Opportunity Type :Staff

Relocation eligible :Yes

Full time/Part time :Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project:No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Recruiter:Ashwini Dnyanoba Patil

Functions as technical specialist, or has management and/or administrative responsibilities for a group. May supervise multi-discipline engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, and/or is recognized as a key reference for technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge. Has some influence for scope of responsibilities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. May own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects or disciplines.
• Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program. Establishes related processes, and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Supports continuous improvement, change management and risk management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects. Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems. Responsible for ensuring project teams delegate appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for projects. Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects. Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.
• Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects.
• Works to identify future client needs and how to better position B&V for the future. May offer other services to the client. Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Serves as the technical specialist in a broad area of specialization, or in a narrow but specialized field. Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. Typically supports multiple projects on very complex technical challenges. Typical roles include being recognized as an industry expert, participating in professional societies by presenting papers, acting as a section lead for a large or complex specialty area, an engineering consultant for larger scale projects. May support the chief engineers or top engineering management, and is accountable for discipline-specific engineering processes.
• Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions. May participate in compensation management, succession planning, disciplinary actions, employee relations and workforce planning. Actively mentors lower level and mid level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applied to data center airflow, thermal management, liquid-cooling, and mission-critical facility analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Cadence Reality™ Data Center (formerly 6SigmaRoom) for modeling and analysis of internal and external data center environments, including airflow management, heat transfer, cooling optimization, transient failure analysis, and liquid-cooling applications.
• Experience with additional CFD platforms such as Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ or ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent CFD software for advanced thermal-fluid analysis.
• Experience developing and applying flow network models for liquid-cooling systems, including coolant distribution units (CDUs), piping networks, pumps, manifolds, and rack-level cooling technologies.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermal sciences, or CFD; or equivalent industry experience supplemented by advanced CFD training and coursework.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and data center cooling technologies, including air-cooled and liquid-cooled infrastructures.
• Experience with data center infrastructure design, cooling architecture evaluation, and industry standards supporting hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers.

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and data center infrastructure design standards.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for data center design and operation.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelors degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 18 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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