Job Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1800+ experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Location- Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | Noida

The Mechanical HVAC, Fire Protection & Fuel Systems AutoCAD Engineer will be responsible for SLD,

space planning, layout development, and routing, trenches/duct design for HVAC, piping, fire

suppression, and diesel fuel distribution (HSD) systems in large-scale Data Centers (multi-megawatt

facilities).

This role requires strong expertise in AutoCAD, mechanical systems, and spatial coordination, with the

ability to translate engineering intent (schematics, P&IDs, fuel logic) into fully coordinated,

constructible layouts. You will ensure efficient plant planning, optimized routing, safety compliance, and clash-free

coordination across all mechanical systems

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical SLD, Space Planning & Equipment Layout (CORE ROLE)

HVAC Plant & External Utility Layout

Develop layouts for:

• Chillers, cooling towers, pumps
• Heat exchangers, CDUs , Fan Wall Units/PAHU/CRAH,
• External plant areas and terraces
• Pipe network
• Plan: Equipment spacing, maintenance access, lifting zones, raised platforms.
• Ensure: Logical integration with piping and electrical systems
• Data Hall & Cooling Layout Layout design for:
• CRAH / CRAC / AHU systems
• Fan wall units, containment systems
• Read door Heat Exchangers, CDUs
• Coordinate:
• Hot aisle / cold aisle configurations

• Ensure:

Serviceability and airflow paths
Mechanical Rooms & Support Areas

• Develop layouts for:
• Pump rooms, AHU rooms, ventilation areas
• Plan routing corridors and maintenance access
• HVAC Piping & Duct Routing Design

Chilled Water & Piping Systems

• Design routing for:
• CHW supply/return piping
• Condenser water systems
• Plan: Trenches, shafts, overhead routing
• Ensure: Efficient routing and minimal clashes
  
  Airside Systems (Ducting)
• Layout: Supply, return, and exhaust ducting
• ​Coordinate: Routing corridors and clearances
• Fire Protection & Suppression System Layout (CRITICAL)
• HSD Yard & Diesel Distribution System Design
• HSD Yard Planning
• Diesel Distribution System
• Safety & Compliance
• Mechanical Schematics & System Understanding
• Interpret and develop:
• HVAC schematics
• P&IDs
• Fuel system schematics

• Ensure: Alignment between schematics and layouts

• BOQ & Technical Documentation
• Prepare: BOQs for HVAC, piping, fire, and fuel systems
• Equipment schedules
• Develop: Technical specifications for:
• HVAC equipment
• Piping systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Fuel systems
• Coordination & Clash-Free Design
• Coordinate with: Electrical (cable routing, DG interfaces)
• Architecture (space, zoning)
• Structural (openings, trenches)
• Participate in: Clash detection reviews
• Ensure: Fully coordinated, constructible layouts
• Drawing Production & Quality
• Prepare: Equipment layouts Piping, ducting, and fuel routing drawings Sections and details
• Maintain: High-quality AutoCAD standards
• Constructability & Site Support
• Ensure: Installation feasibility
• Maintenance accessibility
• Support: Site teams and shop drawing reviews

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Expert in: AutoCAD (2D – mandatory)
• Strong understanding of:
• HVAC systems
• Piping systems
• Fire protection systems
• Diesel fuel systems (HSD distribution)
• Ability to: Convert P&IDs and schematics into layouts

Domain Knowledge

• Experience in:
• Data Centers / Industrial / Infrastructure projects
• Understanding of: Redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N)
• Safety and operational requirements
• Coordination Skills
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination capability
• Communication
• Good communication skills
• Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5–15 years (Data Center / Mission-Critical preferred)
• Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering
• Good to Have-Data Center project experience
• Knowledge of: Revit / BIM coordination
• CFD tools
• Familiarity with:
• ASHRAE, NFPA, ISHRAE

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.