Lead Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer – Data Centers
Job Description
• Deliver high-quality mechanical HVAC design solutions for building services projects, including commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical data centers.
• Take ownership of mechanical design packages and manage mid-to-large projects independently.
• Prepare project schedules, effort estimations, and technical documentation, including Design Basis Reports, Specifications, and Calculation Reports.
• Lead or support HVAC design tasks including heat and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, schematics, layouts, and schedules.
• Manage mechanical design using BIM and coordinate with MEP teams, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Develop HVAC system layouts including rooftop units, distributed cooling units, and underfloor air distribution according to data center standards.
• Ensure energy compliance and proper design for critical and non-critical service areas.
• Provide technical verification and QA checks during design stages, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Apply knowledge of data center classifications, PUE calculations, Uptime Institute, TIA 942, ASHRAE, FM200, EN, NFPA, and SMACNA standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantity, cost estimations, and compliance statements.
• Lead BIM workflow standardization with strong quality control processes.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and BIM teams to resolve issues and maintain alignment.