Principal Engineer / Technical Discipline Leader - Mechanical (ANA Water)
Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for water projects in NA
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Office Full-Time
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
Description
team leadership
hvac design
fire design
plumbing design
code compliance
project management
Manage, mentor, and develop a engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
Champion the adoption of innovative technologies, best practices, and engineering standards within the team and across projects.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, etc.)
Undertake HVAC system, fire system and plumbing design for North America and international projects with a good understanding of regulatory requirements and relevant standards.
Collaborate with architects, civil, electrical, and structural teams to integrate systems effectively.
Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
Delivery of allocated technical assignments including authoring HVAC system, Fire Strategy, Fire System design including detection, alarm and hydrants. The sprinkler and gaseous system design experience will be added advantage.
Liaising with the lead region to demonstrate an understanding of scope, knowledge, and experience to provide innovative design solutions as per best engineering practices.
Building a profile in the industry and keeping up to date with innovations and developments.
Will work along with other cross disciplines such as architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, instrumentation/controls engineers, and process design engineers.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Requirements
autocad
revit
navisworks
hap
15 years
mechanical engineering
Knowledge of Auto CAD MEP, MEP Revit, Navisworks is a must. Other industry software for Heat Load calculations is preferable viz. HAP.
Must have previously worked during various phases of the project cycle from feasibility to commissioning of HVAC systems.
Possess strong technical background and capability to design HVAC systems for large Industries.
Knowledge of international codes, standards and practices related to USA water industry is preferable.
Experience specifically for municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater facilities preferred.
Compliance with the Arcadis Health and Safety standards.
An out of the box thinker with the ability to deliver under pressure
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment and bring value from assimilated wider knowledge of other disciplines.
Minimum 15 years’ experience as HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection (providing design expertise and leading projects).
Hydraulic analysis software for sprinkler and standpipe systems like HASS or similar.
Strong understanding of plumbing and fire protection design and systems including natural and propane gas sizing, compressed air system, chemical laboratory systems, special fire suppression systems and sump/sewage pump systems design.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
Ability to prepare and check general specifications, mechanical specifications, contract documents etc.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language, with good report writing, analytical and computer skills.
Ability to design HVAC (using HAP, IES, ventilation calculations, pressure drop calculations of ducts and pipes, selection of equipment), Fire Protection and Plumbing systems independently.
Functional area expert, capable of leading a HVAC, Plumbing and FPS discipline team, delivering multiple discipline complex projects.
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths