Area Project Engineer Data Center

Requisition ID: 278616 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Chennai 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994.

Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Has full technical responsibility for planning, interpreting, organizing, executing, and co-ordinating the engineering assignments and activities on the project in liaison with the Project Engineering Manager.
• Establish / manage the overall engineering budget, maintains ownership, and ensures execution within approved budgets.
• Responsible for managing Civil -Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing (MEP) Designs and HVAC in compliance with the relevant codes, standards and guidelines.
• Manage Engineering Designs and Calculations for Grading, Roadways, Drainage, Water Distribution Systems, Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems, Electrical Systems, Pumping Systems and Fire Detection and Suppression Systems in compliance to all local and international codes and guidelines.
• Experience in HVAC, Chilled Water Systems, Condenser Water Systems, Pump controls, Glycol/Glycols, AHU units (DX, split, RTU, CRAC, etc.), CRAH, Raised Floor Systems, HOT/COLD aisle containment and Building Management Systems.
• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders including consultants, engineers, architects, planners, construction managers and quantity surveyors.
• Prepare Tender & Construction Drawings along with Engineering Design Plans.
• Take part in risk workshops and report any risks associated with MEP installations or general projects to the Project Director.
• Review designs for site layout, grading, power substations, storm water, utilities, and pavement.
• Take ownership of and lead projects to design and implement data center expansions or new data centers on tight deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Review PUE calculation and implement technical designs to improve PUE factor.
• Establishes / manages the project design, engineering scope and maintains ownership.
• Coordinates, manages the statutory and company specific design reviews are undertaken, i.e., Model Reviews, HAZOP, LOPA, etc. Ensures that requisite supporting documentation is completed.
• Establishes / manages and reviews the engineering project schedule for the project/program carries out any actions to prioritize /re-schedule the engineering deliverables and personnel necessary to meet the overall schedule.
• Plans, forecasts, identifies the necessary engineering resources to support the program workload requirements program release dates for input to the functional department.
• Provide Engineering inputs to aid in Value Engineering.
• Co-ordinates technical and commercial reviews on engineering outputs from the project / program, reviews contract documentation. 
• Undertakes design co-ordination meetings with construction at various phases including implementation of Design for Safe Construction Procedure.
• Instigates and reviews TIC reduction/ value engineering opportunities / proposals.
• Ensures that statutory and company specific design reviews are undertaken and are in accordance with QA procedures in place at the time.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualification:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university with over 20 years of working experience.
• Certified Data Center Professional with experience of Handling various Tier III and Tier IV rated Data Center projects.

Preferred Qualification:

• Executed at least two projects in Project Engineering role in Data Center Projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In depth knowledge of Data Center, M&E infrastructure design concepts, electrical/UPS topologies, cooling methodologies (central plant, room cooling, high density thermal strategies).
• Extensive knowledge of Civil and MEP engineering practices plans and technical specifications legislations, procedures and practices.
• Review one-line diagrams and cooling equations for new and existing data centers.
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues.
• Working knowledge of industry / regulatory standards and design criteria within the engineering disciplines.
• Ability to develop innovative ideas to reduce project total installed costs (TIC).
• Ability to present technical design issues to customers and suppliers and the ability to recommend solutions based on knowledge and experience.
• Proficient execution planning, resource allocation skills.

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com