Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

Requisition ID: 292771  

•   Relocation Authorized: None  
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Chennai

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Job Summary:

Senior Engineer has design and detail engineering experience in Data Centre, Semi-Conductor, Pharma projects. The candidate will be responsible for engineering activities in mechanical discipline on a project, or designated portions of a project, for a global business unit. Plans and perform engineering assignments on the project.

Candidate shall have expertise in CRAH, CRAC, DX, chilled water systems, air-cooled, liquid, and immersion cooling, along with hot/cold aisle containment, underfloor/overhead air distribution, humidity control mechanisms, leak detection system, redundancy strategies.

Candidate shall have technical knowledge and experience in performing simulation and coordinating these assignments from conceptual stage (LOD 100) to detailed design (LOD 400). 

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare PFDs, PIDs, MSDs, Data sheets. Commenting/review on the same for completeness
• Participating in IDC process. Interaction with Engineering disciplines, Clients / PMC, Bidders / Vendors
• Design, preparation of Design Criteria, Mechanical Data Sheets/Engineering drawings, Material Requisition. Review of Quotes, assessing deviations, raising Technical Queries, Technical Evaluation, Purchase Requisition
• Review of Vendor Prints 
• Interact with Global offices, execute work on workshare mode.
• Assist project/proposal activities
• Coordinate technical issues with other departments on projects 
• Develop standard documentation for use on projects
• Implement/Capture Lesson Learnt
• Travel to assist activities at other engineering offices, supplier’s works, construction sites
• Engineering for working on EPC/EPCM, FEED and other modes of project execution

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university and 15+ years of relevant work experience
• The Mechanical Engineer will work as part of Global Bechtel team and should have basic flair for working with personnel of different nationalities. Should have a good proficiency for spoken and written English language.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• This role will help in the development, review, and finalization of critical project deliverables/activities like:
• Expertise in PUE optimization, free cooling, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, waste heat recovery, and thermal storage solutions, methods for sustainable and cost-effective operations.
• Knowledge of compliance with ASHRAE TC 9.9, Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NFPA, LEED, Energy Star, and local mechanical and safety regulations.
• Prepare AFD, HVAC heat load calculations, equipment sizing, duct sizing and detailing
• Provide design suggestions/value additions based on analysis results and engineering judgment to improve product design.
• Able to handle multiple projects.
• Thorough understanding & accurate application of boundary conditions
• Provide presentation of technical analysis and summary of results.
• Create and improve standard work practices and procedures.
• Perform technical design reviews and recommend improvements
• Assist and review air side CFD simulation for data center/semiconductor/pharma cleanroom/ labs.
• Will be added advantage to have experience in site wide air dispersion studies/ Cooling tower plume analysis/exhaust stack dispersion CFD studies.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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