Company Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Workplace & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting.

We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India Ramboll has more than 1,800 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

The Senior Principal Architect - Data Center will act as a design lead and technical authority responsible for end-to-end architectural delivery of mission-critical data center projects, from concept (LOD200) to construction (LOD350).

This role requires strong expertise in data center planning, multidisciplinary coordination (MEP-heavy), constructability, and BIM-led delivery, ensuring designs meet performance, resilience, and operational requirements.

You will lead client engagement, design development, and team delivery, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and buildable solutions.

Job Location: Mumbai (Preferred) | Chennai | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | Noida

Key Responsibilities

1.

Design

Leadership & Project Ownership (CORE ROLE)

Lead architectural design across

Concept / Master Planning (LOD200)

Schematic & Design Development (LOD300)

IFC / Construction Documentation (LOD350)

Define

Data hall layouts (hot/cold aisle planning)





Functional zoning (critical vs non-critical areas)

Support spaces (MEP rooms, BMS rooms, security zones)

2.

Data Center

Planning & Technical Design

Develop

Campus planning (including ancillary buildings, substations, yards)

Space planning aligned with

MEP requirements

Redundancy strategies (N+1 / 2N)

Integrate

Architecture with HVAC, electrical, and ELV systems

Address

Fire compartmentation

Egress and life safety

Security zoning and access control layouts

Permitting Drawings for DC site and campus.

Good knowledge and understanding of permitting drawings.

3.

Multidisciplinary

Coordination (CRITICAL)

Lead coordination with

Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, Structural teams

Resolve

Spatial conflicts (MEP routing, plant spaces, clearances)

Participate in

BIM coordination and clash detection reviews

Ensure

Fully coordinated, constructible designs

Permitting coordination with external consultants.

- BIM & Digital Delivery

Lead concept design using AutoCAD (mandatory)

Lead BIM-based delivery using: Revit (mandatory)

Review: Models, drawings, and documentation

Ensure: LOD compliance (100 → 400)

Accurate schedules and documentation

5.

Client

Engagement & Stakeholder Management

Act as

Primary architectural interface with clients

Lead

Design presentations

Technical discussions and reviews

Translate

Client requirements into design solutions

6.

Construction

Support & Site Coordination

Support

Construction phase activities

Review

Shop drawings

RFIs and site issues

Conduct

Site visits and technical audits

Ensure





Design intent is maintained during execution

- Team Leadership & Quality Control

Lead and mentor

Architects, BIM modelers, junior engineers

Ensure

Design quality and consistency

Manage

Deliverables, timelines, and coordination

Qualifications

- Experience

Bachelor’s / master’s in architecture

10+ years’ experience

5+ years in Data Center / mission-critical projects

2.

Technical

Expertise

Strong experience in

Data Center / mission-critical architecture

Expertise in

Space planning and technical detailing

MEP coordination (very critical)

Experience in

Hyperscale / colocation projects

- Tools & Digital Capability

Revit (mandatory – BIM-led delivery)

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, etc.)

- Standards & Compliance

Knowledge of

NBC / IBC

Fire & life safety codes

Data center design standards (TIA-942 – awareness level minimum)

- Communication (non-negotiable)

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to

Lead client discussions

Coordinate across disciplines

Drive design decisions

- Good to Have:

Experience in

Hyperscale campuses

Substation / utility integration

Exposure to

Construction administration

Global projects

Additional Information

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

📌 Senior Principal Architect - Data Center (Mumbai)
🏢 Ramboll
📍 Mumbai