Mechanical Engineer role in Data Centres (Mumbai/Thane). 5–6 yrs experience, HVAC & cooling systems, BIM tools, NFPA/ASHRAE knowledge. Design, coordination & project delivery in high-tech facilities.

Senior/ Officer Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Thane (Mumbai), India

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres, Life Sciences & High Tech

Salary: As per company norms

About Deerns Spectrum Pvt. Ltd.

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is a joint venture between Deerns Groep B.V. (Netherlands) and Spectrum PharmaTECH Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (India). As part of the global Deerns Group, we provide high-end Mechanical, Electrical & Piping (MEP) advisory, design, and engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities such as data centres, hospitals, laboratories, clean rooms, and high-tech industrial environments.

With 96+ years of global expertise, 700+ employees, and 17 offices across 10 countries, Deerns brings deep technical knowledge and strong local presence across India, South Asia, and East Africa.

We are currently experiencing rapid growth and are looking for a strong Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our expanding Mumbai office.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in Data Centres, Telecom Facilities, and Mission-Critical Projects. The ideal candidate should be technically strong, innovative, and capable of leading projects with minimal supervision. This role offers exposure to international projects, advanced cooling/HVAC systems, and opportunities for career growth and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and participate in Client, Design, Contractor, and Professional Team meetings.
Develop concept and detailed mechanical designs, including HVAC systems, cooling solutions, and controls.
Prepare schematics, mechanical calculations, technical specifications, reports, and equipment schedules as per industry and regulatory standards.
Coordinate mechanical design with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Maintain commercial and project awareness, monitoring hours against agreed fees.
Approve design variations and allocate hours efficiently.
Mentor and guide Trainees, Graduates, and Engineers; ensure accuracy and quality of their work.
Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, samples, and documentation.
Conduct site inspections, QA/QC checks, and validation of contractor installations.
Support testing, commissioning, and witness testing activities onsite.
Ensure all work meets client expectations and complies with local codes, IS/ISO standards, and international guidelines.
Travel to project sites within India and abroad as required.
Take technical lead on assigned projects with minimal management input.
Promote sustainable, energy-efficient mechanical engineering solutions.

Requirements

Preferred bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
Experience of Hand in working on Big and Medium Data Centre and Industrial Sector project.
5 to 6 years of experience in a similar role for Mechanical Design of large-scale project.
Ensuring mechanical systems meet design intent and standards.
Ability to prepare BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and understanding of timelines, dependencies, and milestones for Project Deliverables.
Ability to work on time schedule (Tight deadlines) to achieve the Project Deliverables.
Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the project target as part of the Team.
Responsible for Design Software such as HAP, Carrier E20-II, TRACE 700 or equivalent. Design of service for the entire project
Fire Suppression & Safety Systems - Familiarity with FM200, Novec 1230, NFPA standards.
Experience with advanced cooling systems in Data Centers & Familiarity with Indian engineering regulations.
Very good proactive communicator and co-ordinator within the Team.
Review and Monitoring Design concept for Project Deliverable along with Technical Specification.
Attend in daily, weekly, monthly progress and planning meetings and providing the required inputs.
Good communication and co-ordination skills.

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge data centre and high-tech projects.
Be part of a global engineering organisation with international exposure.
Opportunity to grow into leadership roles within a fast-scaling India team.
Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.

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