Project Engineer - Data center

Overview

Support the execution and delivery of mission-critical data centre cooling, HVAC and chiller infrastructure projects, from engineering review through commissioning and handover.

What you'll do

• Support execution of data centre cooling, HVAC and chiller projects from engineering review through commissioning and handover.
• Review mechanical and HVAC drawings, P&IDs, layouts, BOQs, technical submittals and vendor documents.
• Coordinate site activities related to chillers, CRAH/CRAC/CDU/FAN WALL units, chilled water piping, pumps, valves, AHUs, heat exchangers, controls and associated auxiliaries.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedules.
• Assist in planning and coordinating material delivery, equipment installation, site readiness and contractor activities.
• Supervise mechanical/HVAC works at site and ensure compliance with quality, safety and project standards.
• Support testing activities such as pressure testing, flushing, leak testing, balancing and pre-commissioning checks.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for chillers, pumps, cooling equipment, control systems and integrated HVAC systems.
• Work with BMS/controls teams to ensure proper integration, point checks, alarms, trends and sequence validation.
• Identify technical issues, installation gaps and site constraints, and escalate them with recommended solutions.
• Maintain daily/weekly site progress records, engineering trackers, snag lists and issue logs.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, commissioning records and final handover documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, OEMs, contractors, consultants and operations teams for timely issue resolution.
• Ensure execution in live or critical data centre environments is carefully controlled to minimize operational risk.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 3–8 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical project execution.
• Basic understanding of redundancy and reliability requirements in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of chillers and central cooling plants, HVAC systems and precision cooling applications, CRAH/CRAC/CDU/SFN systems, chilled water and condenser water piping systems, pumps, valves, strainers and heat exchangers, airside and waterside balancing, BMS/controls interface for HVAC systems, mechanical installation standards and QA/QC practices, and testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
• Skills in site execution and supervision, technical drawing and document review, coordination with vendors and contractors, progress tracking and reporting, problem identification and resolution, quality and safety compliance, communication and teamwork, time management and prioritization, basic planning and scheduling awareness, and documentation and record keeping.

Nice to have

• Additional training or certifications in HVAC, chiller systems, commissioning or project execution.
• Safety certifications or EHS training.
• Experience in data centre projects, mission-critical facilities, commercial HVAC plants or industrial cooling systems.
• Hands-on exposure to chiller systems, chilled water piping, precision cooling and site coordination.
• Experience working in live facilities, retrofit projects or fast-track MEP projects.
• Strong attention to detail, practical troubleshooting ability, ability to work in high-pressure deadline-driven environments, willingness to work at project sites and coordinate across teams, proactive approach to site issues and follow-up, and a strong learning mindset for mission-critical cooling applications.

Details

• Field-based: work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
• Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India.