Senior Vertical Transportation Design & Planning

XELUXE Engineering Consultancy; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

XELUXE Engineering Consultancy seeks an experienced Vertical Transportation Design & Planning professional to lead elevator and escalator design across commercial and residential projects in India.

You will perform traffic studies, prepare layouts, coordinate with architects, and ensure compliance with Indian Standards and local regulations, delivering technically robust and commercially viable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of vertical transportation design/consultancy experience.
• Experience with code compliance and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop vertical transportation strategies based on project requirements and codes.
• Perform lift traffic calculations to determine elevator capacity and speed.
• Prepare layouts, specifications, and design documentation for lifts and escalators.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Review proposals, drawings, and vendor submittals for compliance.
• Prepare tender documents and equipment schedules.
• Provide technical support during tendering and contractor selection.
• Attend coordination meetings and deliver client recommendations.
• Review shop drawings and site documents for project compliance.
• Conduct site inspections during installation, testing, commissioning.
• Ensure designs meet Indian Standards and local regs.
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables.
• Stay updated with elevator tech, energy efficiency, and safety standards.

Skills

Elevator and escalator design

Lift traffic analysis

Elevator planning

AutoCAD

Coordination with stakeholders

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's or diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Vertical Transportation Design & Planning to join our team. The role involves providing technical design and consultancy services for elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems across various building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop vertical transportation strategies and concepts based on project requirements, building usage, occupancy and applicable codes.
• Perform traffic analysis and lift traffic calculations to determine the appropriate number, capacity and speed of elevators.
• Prepare and review elevator and escalator layouts, specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate vertical transportation requirements with architectural, structural, MEP and other engineering disciplines.
• Review and evaluate lift/escalator proposals, technical submissions, drawings and specifications from manufacturers and contractors.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents and equipment schedules.
• Provide technical support during tendering, vendor evaluation and contractor selection.
• Attend project coordination meetings and provide technical recommendations to clients, consultants and project teams.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions and technical documents for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with installation, testing and commissioning where required.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Indian Standards, international standards, local regulations and project-specific requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, developers, contractors, manufacturers and other stakeholders.
• Support business development activities by providing technical inputs, project estimates and consultancy proposals.
• Stay updated with developments in elevator technology, energy efficiency, accessibility, safety requirements and vertical transportation standards.

Key Technical Skills

Candidates Should Have Experience In

• Elevator and escalator design and consultancy
• Lift traffic analysis and calculations
• Elevator planning and equipment selection
• Elevator shaft and machine-room requirements
• Escalator planning and coordination
• Technical specifications and tender documentation
• Review of manufacturers' technical proposals
• Shop drawing and technical submission review
• Site inspection and installation coordination
• Client and consultant coordination
• AutoCAD and relevant design/documentation software

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in vertical transportation design/consultancy.
• Experience working on commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, retail or mixed-use projects will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of relevant lift and escalator codes and standards.
• Experience coordinating with elevator manufacturers and contractors.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing skills.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in vertical transportation consultancy will be given preference.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Good understanding of vertical transportation systems
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Effective coordination and communication skills
• Client-facing and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required

Role

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, architects, developers, consultants, contractors and elevator manufacturers to deliver technically sound and commercially practical vertical transportation solutions.