Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Thane (Mumbai), India

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres | Life Sciences & High Tech

Salary: Competitive & Negotiable

Reports To: Design Project Manager

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.

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.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/chemical engineering or equivalent.
Strong communication skills in English and Hindi (written & spoken).
5–7 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, specifically in:

Data Centres
Telecom Facilities
Mission-Critical or High-Tech Buildings

Experience in full project lifecycle: concept design construction testing & commissioning.
Experience working in multinational, multicultural environments.
Chartered Engineer (or working toward chartership) with relevant professional bodies.
Strong knowledge of:

Advanced data centre cooling systems
Indian and international mechanical codes
IS & ISO standards
RIBA Plan of Work

Ability to lead technical teams, manage workload, meet deadlines, and handle problem-solving independently.
Proactive communicator with strong coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

Mechanical Design Engineer