Facilities Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support its facilities and construction activities in India and across the Asia region.

Role Overview

This position focuses on two core areas: mechanical design and construction oversight for new or upgraded facilities, and ongoing improvement of mechanical and plumbing systems across Qualcomm buildings. The role may involve serving as an in-house designer on selected projects or reviewing consultant-created designs to ensure they meet project needs, technical standards, and applicable codes.

The engineer will work closely with internal facilities teams, design consultants, end users, and facility operators to define requirements for new and modified spaces. The role also calls for helping plan and implement upgrades to building systems, including control/monitoring systems and sustainability-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will act as a technical resource for mechanical and plumbing engineering within a multi-discipline design environment, support MEP projects as a main point of contact, and collaborate with stakeholders at different management levels. The role requires independent judgment, the ability to solve complex problems creatively, and willingness to travel to other cities in India and to other countries in Asia.

Technical Scope

• Design building mechanical, plumbing, and control systems for facilities projects.
• Review third-party mechanical designs and check them against mechanical codes and accepted engineering practices.
• Prepare mechanical project requirements and scope documents, and monitor consultant compliance.
• Support improvements to HVAC, central plant, energy management, and plumbing systems.
• Contribute to sustainable design initiatives, commissioning, energy audits, and engineering studies.
• Participate in meetings with end users and facilities operators to define space requirements.
• Provide input to the design team on mechanical and plumbing matters across projects.
• Serve as a regional contact for MEP-related matters with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience and Expertise Required

The position calls for substantial hands-on experience in mechanical design, building systems, HVAC, data centers, and related infrastructure. The candidate should be comfortable working in fast-moving, multi-project environments and should be able to adapt priorities as project demands change.

Additional Information

This role reports to the Qualcomm Facilities Engineering Bangalore team leader and indirectly to the Senior Manager in San Diego, California, USA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and offers accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. Qualcomm also expects employees to follow all applicable company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements. Staffing agencies and recruiters are not authorized to use the careers site or submit unsolicited profiles, applications, or resumes.

Qualifications and Preferred Background

• At least 5 years of experience in engineering design covering full-building mechanical and plumbing systems, HVAC central plants, distribution systems, compressed air, data centers, power plants, co-generating systems, sustainable design, energy audits, commissioning, and engineering studies.
• At least 3 years of experience with HVAC thermal load design and energy compliance software.
• At least 3 years of experience using AutoCAD and Revit/BIM for design and drafting, and performing life cycle cost analysis using software or spreadsheets.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a design project manager for a mechanical systems design firm or in a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and adjacent disciplines, with awareness of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Tier 3 data center design, including specialty cooling, humidity control, generators, computer room A/C, and UPS systems.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical and plumbing systems for office and R&D environments, data centers, and power-related facilities.
• Experience with central plant design, modifications, and operations.
• Familiarity with mechanical and energy codes, local and regional building standards, and international mechanical/plumbing codes.
• Ability to organize multiple concurrent assignments and re-prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Credentials

• Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer is an advantage.
• ASHRAE or ISHRAE membership is a plus.
• Background in design-build contracting or estimating is beneficial.
• Experience preparing cost estimates for mechanical and plumbing systems is an added advantage.
• LEED Accredited Professional certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with mechanical systems design in the Asia region is highly valued.