Sr. Design Engineer Job in Smart Joules

Senior Design Engineer Central Design Team

Location: New Delhi

Experience: 6+ years

Education: Bachelor s or higher in Mechanical Engineering / Energy Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Role Summary

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead the Central Design team s efforts to identify, assess, and formulate energy conservation measures (ECMs) that achieve a minimum of 20% energy savings at each JoulePAYS client site. You will be responsible for maintaining ECM documentation, conducting techno-commercial comparisons, projecting savings, and continuously innovating energy-saving techniques. This role reports to the Design Lead - HVAC and functions as an individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities

JoulePAYS Project (Brownfield)

• Identify, assess, and innovate energy-saving solutions tailored to client sites.
• Guide the Field Engineering Team in detailed facility audits with customized data collection methods.
• Develop and maintain an ECM Book summarizing techno-commercial potentials and go/no-go decisions for each site.
• Finalize ECMs targeting minimum 20% energy savings and a maximum 20-month payback period, including detailed techno-commercial comparisons and vendor negotiations.
• Prepare ECM Notes, Design Qualifications, Monthly Savings Projections, and Detailed BOQs with projected costs.
• Research global energy-saving technologies and conduct competitive analyses to find new opportunities.
• Collaborate with BMS Design and Commissioning teams to finalize BMS deployment scopes.
• Prepare award applications recognizing client achievements in energy savings and sustainability.

JouleCOOL Project (Greenfield)

• Perform heat load calculations (air conditioning & ventilation) using E20 sheet or HAP.
• Design central air conditioning plants, including high side and low side, DX systems, VRF, etc.
• Select HVAC equipment such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, fan coil units, ducting, and piping.
• Collaborate with Business Development to propose value engineering ideas that differentiate Smart Joules offerings.
• Work closely with draftsmen to prepare concept drawings, P&IDs, and GFC drawings.

Documentation

• Own energy audit data, ECM Books, ECM Notes, design qualifications, savings projections, design budgets, and value engineering ideas for projects.
• Regularly document and share best practices and success stories across teams.
• Maintain up-to-date centralized documentation for all client sites.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical, Energy, or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years in project design, energy management, planning, and execution, preferably in HVAC systems.
• Strong expertise in mass and energy balance calculations.
• Proficiency in calculating building heat load (cooling & heating) and pump head calculations.
• Extensive knowledge of central air conditioning system design and execution, including building energy management systems.
• Familiarity with energy modeling software is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Indian energy conservation products, services, standards (ISO, ISHRAE, BEE), and certifications (LEED, NABH).
• Strong computer skills: web research, email, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver under pressure with great attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrates tenacity, reliability, and perseverance.

Travel

Not required.

Core Values & Traits

• Alignment with Smart Joules core values.
• Courage and resilience to handle challenges and keep driving forward.
• Quick learner and adaptable to diverse stakeholder requirements.