SR HVAC DESIGN ENGINEER

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking an HVAC Design Engineer to support data centre HVAC design and documentation. You will ensure system performance, coordinate across services and contribute to BIM/drafting deliverables.

The role requires 3–6 years of HVAC design experience with BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and good knowledge of heat loads and duct layouts for IT parks and data centres.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 3–6 years of HVAC design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and MS Office for documentation.
• Strong knowledge of heat load calculations and psychrometrics.

Responsibilities

• Data Centre HVAC system design in line with UPTIME/ TIA/ASHRAE TC 9.9.
• Prepare heat load calculations and chilled water schemes.
• Calculate pump head and external static pressure, draft duct layouts.
• Create design drawings and BOQs per project standards.
• Coordinate with BIM and architecture teams to resolve clashes.

Skills

HVAC design

Heat load calculations

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

MS Office

Psychrometrics

Education

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical)

Tools

HAP Software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Function

EDRC

Role

Sub Job Family

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

Band

E Band

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

To support HVAC design and documentation activities ensuring system performance and coordination across services.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

Data Centre specific HVAC System design in compliance with UPTIME/ TIA / ASHRAE TC 9.9 requirements.

Prepares heat load calculations, Chilled Water schemes and duct layout preparation.

Pump head calculation and External Static Pressure calculation.

Prepare design drawings and BOQs as per project standards.

Work with BIM and architectural teams to resolve layout clashes.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

• Primarily working as per HVAC Lead Engineer instructions
• BIM/ Drafting team inputs and drive for the drawing deliverable
• Architecture, Structure, Electrical, FPS and PHE

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. (Mechanical) with 3–6 years’ experience in HVAC design.

Language Skills

• Proficient in English and local language for on-site coordination

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

• 3–6 years

Nature of Ex.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Perform as HVAC Systems Designer, Expertise with the Design of IT Parks, Tall Buildings, DataCentre, Hospitals & Commercial Buildings design” based on Globally / Nationally accepted Codes and Standards.
• Should have worked on Heat Load calculation through HAP Software & Strong knowledge on Manual Heat load calculation & fundamentals of Psychometrics.
• Should have in depth knowledge of Chilled water system (Air cooled and Water-cooled system), VRF System, DX System, Precision AHU system, Thermal Energy storage system, Basement Ventilation System etc.,
• Determines the size of water and chilled water piping, preparation of piping layout and perform pump head calculations for the chilled water piping.
• Establish Systems for Bill of Materials / Quantity Take Off for Tender projects.
• Perform all MEP design activities and coordinate with Architect, Structure, ELV systems, Public Heath, Piping, Fire Fighting and HVAC Engineering to ensure quality compliance in accordance with client & owner expectations in most economical manner.
• Responsible for review and check the vendor drawings & technical datasheet for various equipment’s like Chiller, Pumps, Cooling Towers etc., and further low side items like Piping, ducting, Air distribution products etc., and Subcontractor shop drawings.

Leadership / Behavioral Skills

Team Coordination; Communication and Learning Orientation