Senior Design Manager - Mechanical

Market
Water

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Job Requirement:

- Adept in working to national and international design codes and industry standards for Water and Wastewater sector (CPHEEO, ANSI/HI, AWWA, ASME, BS, ISO, DIN etc.).

- Strong experience in complete Mechanical Design of Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Water Treatment Plants (WTP), and large Pumping Stations.

- Expertise in design of Utility Systems such as service water, potable water, cooling water, make‑up water, dust extraction/suppression, firefighting, ventilation, and HVAC systems.

- Experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination across Engineering teams.

- Proven capability in production, checking, and approval of mechanical design deliverables.

- Ability to develop hydraulic calculations, pump system resistance curves, and VFD pump operating philosophies.

- Hands‑on experience creating GA drawings, piping layouts, isometrics, P&IDs, PFDs, ducting layouts, and 3D models.

- Software knowledge: AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks; hydraulic modelling tools preferred.

- Experience in mechanical design for EPC / Design‑Build projects.

- Experience in tender development, vendor engineering review, procurement specifications.

- Strong communication skills with ability to interact with clients, consultants, contractors.

Responsibilities:

- Act as Design Lead and single point of contact for mechanical discipline.

- Prepare high‑quality technical reports, design documents, and engineering specifications.

- Manage design schedules, resource plans, technical reviews, and governance.

- Apply innovation, digital tools, and value‑engineering principles.

- Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and site teams for technical reviews.

- Support installation, testing, and commissioning with design clarifications.

- Mentor junior engineers and support capability development.

- Ensure adherence to company quality standards and procedures.

- Manage multiple projects and conduct technical presentations.

Here's what you'll need

Minimum Requirements

• - Bachelor’s or Post‑Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  - Minimum 15 years of experience in Mechanical Design for STP/WTP/Pumping Stations.

  
  
  

  - Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit, Plant 3D, and Navisworks.

  
  
  

  - Experience in international (UK/Middle East) water sector projects preferred.

  
  
  

  - Strong communication skills; proficiency in English.

  
  
  

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Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

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Locations
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Manapakkam, ChennaiAll IN RegionsIndia
Manapakkam, ChennaiAll IN RegionsIndia