Principal Mechanical Engineer 1

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform design calculations and quantity estimations for HVAC systems
• Ensure design compliance with company quality standards and procedures
• Review and check all design outputs; coordinate across multiple disciplines
• Lead and manage design teams, ensuring timely and quality deliverables
• Oversee task performance and team productivity (design engineers and CAD technicians)
• Monitor and ensure profitability by controlling design-related costs
• Coach and mentor junior staff; actively share knowledge and best practices

Technical Expertise Required:

• Proficient in District Cooling Plant (DCP) design
• Hands-on experience with:
• Water-cooled chillers
• Energy Transfer Stations (ETS)
• Condenser cooling systems and cooling towers
• Chiller controls and refrigerant leak detection systems
• DCP piping and control flow diagrams
• Thermal storage tanks and DCP efficiency optimization
• SCADA systems for DCP monitoring and control
• Chilled water supply/return piping systems and associated controls

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of HVAC design experience in complex projects
• Proven experience on large-scale projects like high-rise buildings, shopping malls, hotels, metro systems
• Proficient in HVAC design tools: HAP, HEVACOMP, etc.
• Experience in:
• Designing smoke extraction systems, car park/kitchen ventilation, stairwell pressurization
• Preparing reports such as design basis, concept/schematic designs, and technical specifications
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) development
• Familiarity with local authority codes and international standards like ASHRAE, CIBSE, BS, BSRIA
• Working on international projects and green building practices (LEED, GRIHA, etc.)

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to independently handle HVAC design and lead teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of client interaction
• Strong organizational and resource management skills

We Offer (subject to company policy):

• Agile and safe working environment
• Competitive leave policies
• Group incentives, life insurance, medical insurance, and workmen's compensation
• Global career mobility opportunities
• Strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and digital transformation
• Deep commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Agile Working at Mott MacDonald:

We promote flexibility and autonomy in how our employees work to meet project, client, and personal needs. We embrace trust-based working arrangements that empower individuals.