Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Role Summary: Principal Engineer – Mechanical/MEP (Netherlands)

The incumbent will be part of WSP in India – Netherlands Building Services Team, responsible for delivering mechanical engineering and BIM services for Property & Buildings (P&B) sector projects, including substations, commercial buildings, and other infrastructure projects. This role involves close collaboration with Netherlands/local engineers and BIM engineers to perform HVAC design calculations, system selection, PH & FF services, guiding Revit modellers, and overall coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical designs, drawings, specifications, and engineering solutions in compliance with international standards and regulations.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and project execution, ensuring high standards of design quality and innovation.
• Lead and review detailed mechanical/MEP services designs, covering HVAC, plumbing, drainage, gas, and fire hydrant services.
• Participate in peer design reviews, ensuring compliance with internal quality control procedures.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements, technical developments, and cross-discipline coordination requirements.
• Attend project meetings with stakeholders, including teams in Bangalore and the Netherlands.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring timely execution and technical leadership.
• Hands-on experience in preparing technical reports at different design stages (e.g., scheme, design, and detailed reports).
• Prepare equipment selection schedules and BOQ documents.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Ensure project timelines are met and proactively identify risks or potential delays.
• Support and participate in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team skills.
• Identify and escalate additional resource or fee requirements to senior engineers or the team lead.

Key Competencies & Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in international project delivery across HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection services.
• Expertise in BIM technologies (Revit, AutoCAD MEP) and design calculations (HAP, load calculations, duct/pipe sizing, pressure drop analysis).
• Strong proficiency in equipment selection (e.g., ventilation fans, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, boilers, pumps).
• Ability to prepare technical submittals for materials and equipment.
• Ability to guide BIM modelers and lead HVAC & plumbing modeling, parametric family creation, coordination, scheduling, and collaboration in Revit.
• Hands-on experience in external utility services engineering (e.g., plumbing, drainage, gas, fire hydrant).
• Ability to produce detailed design drawings (plans, sections, and details) from senior engineers' sketches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent technical reporting capabilities.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
• Membership in professional bodies (ISHRAE, ASHRAE, CIBSE, IMechE-UK) and familiarity with European Building Codes & Standards.
• Working towards or possessing Chartered Engineer/Professional License status.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and within teams.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines effectively.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12–18 years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience in MEP services, mechanical design (HVAC, PH & FF), and BIM technologies.