Data Center Cooling Systems Engineer

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of thermal management, HVAC systems, and energy-efficient cooling technologies critical to the operation of large-scale, high-performance data centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design innovative cooling solutions for hyperscale data centers, including chilled water systems, direct expansion (DX) systems, air and liquid cooling technologies, and alternative cooling methods.
• Design and optimize cooling infrastructure for data centers to maintain desired temperature and humidity levels, ensuring efficient performance, system reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Select and specify cooling equipment, components, and materials, considering energy efficiency, scalability, and system integration.
• Buffer tank Calculation & thermal override calculation
• Co-ordinating with vendors for product selection and integration of equipment's in overall Master design
• Preparation of Heat load calculation, Power Usage Effectiveness Calculations (PUE), Technical specifications, schematics for Tendering
• Preparation of Detailed Design drawings for Tendering purpose
• Preparation of BOQ, Make List and co-ordinating with Cost Estimation team on cost and work schedule
• Provide value Engineering inputs towards optimization, reliability, efficient design best practices
• Use of CFD Tool for validation of proposed design for HVAC system for design sign off
• Participation in bre-bid meetings and provide resolution to bidder queries
• Co-ordinate with Project Management Team & vendors for QA / QC requirements
• Periodic site visits, Factory visits for Acceptance test, witnessing Testing and Commissioning
• Validating the Test scripts for IST and witnessing the same
• Quantity certification and validation of all test reports
• Thermal Load and Efficiency Analysis:
• Perform detailed thermal load analysis to assess heat generation and distribution within the data center, recommending cooling strategies that meet capacity and redundancy requirements.
• Utilize computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and other tools to model airflow and cooling efficiency, identifying potential areas for system optimization.
• Analyse and optimize airflow, chiller plant designs, and cooling tower systems to ensure that cooling systems are as energy efficient as possible.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, architects, mechanical engineers, and contractors, to integrate cooling solutions with other building and data center systems.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure that cooling designs are aligned with project timelines, budget, and scope.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the selection of best-in-class cooling technologies that meet both performance and cost requirements.
• Project Management and Oversight:
• Lead the technical aspects of cooling design throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through to installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers, ensuring high-quality standards are met and maintained throughout the design and implementation phases.
• Review and approve detailed design drawings, specifications, and commissioning documents related to cooling systems.
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency:
• Design and implement sustainable and energy-efficient cooling systems, with a focus on minimizing energy consumption and the carbon footprint of data center operations.
• Lead initiatives to integrate renewable energy solutions, waste heat recovery, or free cooling systems (e.g., using ambient air) into the data center cooling design.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of energy management strategies to reduce operational costs and improve environmental sustainability.
• Commissioning and Testing:
• Oversee the commissioning of cooling systems to ensure they operate as designed and meet all performance and efficiency targets.
• Perform post-installation audits and troubleshooting, resolving any cooling system issues that may arise.
• Monitor system performance and provide recommendations for further optimization or maintenance as needed.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for all cooling system designs, specifications, and performance reports.
• Ensure that design documentation complies with regulatory standards and is kept up to date for future audits or operational reviews.
• Provide regular progress reports and technical updates to stakeholders, including senior management and clients.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and assess potential risks in the cooling design and propose strategies to mitigate them.
• Provide expert advice and solutions during the design, construction, and operational phases to prevent system failures or inefficiencies.