Principal Mechanical Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that's defining our future. It's our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. 

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you'll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Do design calculations and quantity estimation.
Ensure all design work is carried out in accordance with Company's quality standard procedures.
Ensure checking of all design output and seamless coordination between other sections/disciplines.
Lead design team for completing deliverables within time limits.
Effective task management through performance management of design engineers and CAD Technicians.
Ensure accountability and delivery as also profitability by monitoring design cost.
Actively share knowledge and experience with other staff in the section and organization particularly to help coach and develop more junior staff.
Have good experience in District cooling plant design
Have awareness and working knowledge in big water cooled chillers
Have awareness and working knowledge of ETS stations, condenser cooling system, cooling towers --etc
Have good knowledge of chiller controls and refrigerant leakage systems
Have good knowledge of DCP piping and control flow diagrams
Have awareness of Thermal storage tanks and optimisation of DCP efficiency
Have awareness of DCP monitoring and control through SCADA
Have good knowledge of Chilled water supply & return piping system and controls

Candidate Specification :

Minimum qualification of B.E./ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
Minimum 15+ years working experience in HVAC design, in roles of increasing responsibility and project complexity.
CEng and a member of the IET or CIBSE (Preferably)
Have experience in high rise buildings/shopping malls/hotels/metro projects etc.
Be proficient in HVAC software like HAP, HEVACOMP, etc, for calculating space cooling and heating loads, ducting, and piping design, equipment selection, ventilation systems etc.
Also should be experienced in smoke extraction system, car park/kitchen ventilation system, stair wall pressurization etc.
Be well versed in reviewing and checking of drawings and calculations.
Have experience preparation of reports such as design basis, concept, schematic etc., and technical specifications.
Have good awareness and knowledge in developing BOQ.
Have familiarity with local authority codes and regulations such as of local Municipality, Civil Defence, Environmental Authority of countries in which the candidate has job experience.
Have good knowledge of relevant international codes and regulations such as ASHRAE/CIBSE/BS/BSEN/BSRIA etc.,
Experience working on international projects.
Have knowledge in sustainable, green building design practices and rating guidelines.
Be able to handle design independently and lead a team of Engineers and technicians/modellers and do time and resource management.
Have good oral and written communication skills and liaise with clients directly.

We can offer (subject to Company's policy)

• Agile and safe working environment
• Competitive annual leave and sick leaves
• Group incentive scheme
• Group term life insurance, Workmen's compensation and Group medical insurance coverage
• Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Digital Innovation and Transformation

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.