Job Summary

The Mechanical HVAC, Fire Protection & Fuel Systems AutoCAD Engineer will be responsible for SLD, space planning, layout development, and routing, trenches/duct design for HVAC, piping, fire suppression, and diesel fuel distribution (HSD) systems in large-scale Data Centers (multi-megawatt facilities). This role requires strong expertise in AutoCAD, mechanical systems, and spatial coordination, with the ability to translate engineering intent (schematics, P&IDs;, fuel logic) into fully coordinated, constructible layouts. You will ensure efficient plant planning, optimized routing, safety compliance, and clash-free coordination across all mechanical systems

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

Key Responsibilities

- Mechanical SLD, Space Planning & Equipment Layout (Core Role)
- HVAC Plant & External Utility Layout
- Develop layouts for: Chillers, cooling towers, pumps
- Develop layouts for: Heat exchangers, CDUs , Fan Wall Units/PAHU/CRAH,
- Develop layouts for: External plant areas and terraces
- Develop layouts for: Pipe network
- Plan: Equipment spacing, maintenance access, lifting zones, raised platforms.
- Ensure: Logical integration with piping and electrical systems
- Data Hall & Cooling Layout Layout design for: CRAH / CRAC / AHU systems
- Data Hall & Cooling Layout Layout design for: Fan wall units, containment systems
- Read door Heat Exchangers, CDUs
- Coordinate: Hot aisle / cold aisle configurations
- Mechanical Rooms & Support Areas
- Develop layouts for: Pump rooms, AHU rooms, ventilation areas




- Plan routing corridors and maintenance access
- HVAC Piping & Duct Routing Design
- Chilled Water & Piping Systems
- Design routing for: CHW supply/return piping
- Condenser water systems
- Plan: Trenches, shafts, overhead routing
- Ensure: Productive routing and minimal clashes
- Airside Systems (Ducting)
- Layout: Supply, return, and exhaust ducting
- Coordinate: Routing corridors and clearances
- Fire Protection & Suppression System Layout (Critical)
- HSD Yard & Diesel Distribution System Design
- HSD Yard Planning
- Diesel Distribution System
- Safety & Compliance
- Mechanical Schematics & System Understanding
- Interpret and develop: HVAC schematics
- P&IDs;
- Fuel system schematics
- Ensure: Alignment between schematics and layouts
- BOQ & Technical Documentation
- Prepare: BOQs for HVAC, piping, fire, and fuel systems
- Equipment schedules
- Develop: Technical specifications for: HVAC equipment
- Piping systems
- Fire suppression systems
- Fuel systems
- Coordination & Clash-Free Design
- Coordinate with: Electrical (cable routing, DG interfaces)
- Architecture (space, zoning)
- Structural (openings, trenches)
- Participate in: Clash detection reviews
- Ensure:



Fully coordinated, constructible layouts
- Drawing Production & Quality
- Prepare: Equipment layouts Piping, ducting, and fuel routing drawings Sections and details
- Maintain: High-quality AutoCAD standards
- Constructability & Site Support
- Ensure: Installation feasibility
- Maintenance accessibility
- Support: Site teams and shop drawing reviews

Domain Knowledge

Experience in:

- Data Centers / Industrial / Infrastructure projects
- Understanding of: Redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N)
- Safety and operational requirements
- Coordination Skills
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination capability
- Communication
- Good communication skills

Qualifications

5-15 years (Data Center / Mission-Critical preferred)

- Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering
- Good to Have-Data Center project experience
- Knowledge of: Revit / BIM coordination
- CFD tools
- Familiarity with:
- Ashrae, NFPA, ishrae

Software Skills

- AutoCAD (mandatory)
- Basic knowledge of Revit MEP (preferred)
- Familiarity with: HAP / Trace or similar tools (preferred)

Communication & Attitude

- Good communication skills (verbal & written)
- Willingness to learn and take technical guidance
- Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines

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📌 Senior Designer- BIM, Mechanical - Data Center (Chennai)
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