Data center Architect

Location & work modality: Mumbai

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Travel Requirements: some

About Submer

Submer enables organizations scaling AI to overcome the limits of traditional datacenters across power compute density and efficiency.

What impact you will have

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Design Architect to lead the planning design and technical governance of mission-critical data center facilities. This role is responsible for data center master planning detailed design and spatial planning for all MEP equipment including both liquid cooled (Immersion and direct to chip) and air-cooled setups.

What youll do

Lead end-to-end data centre architectural design in coordination with power cooling space cabling and physical security team.

Develop conceptual schematic and detailed designs for new builds expansions and retrofits.

Base building architectural design including: drawings BOQ specifications make list costing GFC drawings site issue resolution etc.

Fit out architectural designs including drawings BOQ specifications make list costing GFC drawings site issue resolution etc.

Experience of coordinating with licensing agency with required documents for applicable local / state / national level building permits from competent authority.

Define design standards reference architectures and best practices.

Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute (Tier IIV) TIA-942 C ISO ASHRAE NFPA and local codes.

Collaborate closely with electrical mechanical structural controls and structural teams to integrate architectural design into coordinated facility designs.

Review and support submittals shop drawings procurement packages and equipment selections.

Oversee field investigations site surveys construction support with GFC drawings and commissioning activities.

Mentor junior architects conducting technical reviews and providing guidance on best practices.

Support continuous improvement of internal design standards QA/QC procedures and documentation.

Assess and evaluate emerging technologies to improve efficiency sustainability and resiliency in facility designs.

What youll need

Bachelors degree / Diploma in Architectural or a related field.

10 years of architectural experience preferably in data centers.

Strong knowledge of architectural design. Also should have ability to understand the MEP and structural elements of datacenter design.

Proficiency in CAD platforms (AutoCAD Revit) and engineering analysis software.

Solid understanding of ASHRAE standards mechanical codes and MEP best practices.

Experience with construction administration field inspections and commissioning.

Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience leading small teams or mentoring junior engineers.

Willingness to travel for site assessments construction support and commissioning activities.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.

• A great work environment characterized by friendliness international diversity flexibility and a hybrid-friendly approach.

• Youll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact offering an exciting career evolution.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other protected category under applicable law.