Mechanical Lead Data Centers

Job Title: Mechanical Lead Data Centers
Location: Hyderabad
Position Type: Full-time
Are you an experienced mechanical engineering leader with a passion for mission-critical infrastructure? We are seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Mechanical Subject Manager to drive technical governance, design assurance, and delivery excellence for large-scale data center construction projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) model.
In this key client-facing role, you will act as the primary technical authority, ensuring that high-performance mechanical systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned to meet stringent operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead all mechanical aspects of data center projects from design development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
Design & Technical Review: Review and approve mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with codes and global data center standards.
On-Site Coordination: Oversee contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems (HVAC, cooling, controls, and fire protection).
Testing & Commissioning: Lead onsite testing and commissioning, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for redundancy and reliability verification.
Risk & Quality Management: Proactively identify technical risks, manage compliance with safety and quality assurance standards, and drive the resolution of design or construction issues.
What We Are Looking For
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
Experience: 15–20 years of overall mechanical engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of data center cooling technologies (chilled water, DX, CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), redundancy architectures, and airflow management.
Standards & Codes: Strong familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and Uptime Institute Tier standards.
Preferred Credentials: Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or data center-specific certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute ATD, CDCP) are highly desirable.
Key Skills: Strong technical judgment, effective contractor coordination, and clear communication skills to manage client and project stakeholder expectations.
How to Apply
If you are ready to lead complex, state-of-the-art data center projects, please apply on the below link
https://lnkd.in/drenmc2P