AECOM: Principal Tunnel Ventilation Systems Engineer (TVS Engineer) — Bengaluru, KA, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Principal Tunnel Ventilation Systems Engineer (TVS Engineer) in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference REF58693D. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Global Services Private Limited
• Job Family: Rail Transportation
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) / Subway Environment Simulation (SES) modelling for Metro, Rail, and Road tunnel projects
• The role includes technical leadership, ventilation system design, simulation oversight, and client-facing coordination
• Leadership: engineering deliverables to ensure ventilation and smoke control systems meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Leadership: the design, verification, and performance assessment of Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS) for Rail, Road, and Metro tunnels
• Serve as a primary technical representative to clients (both internal and external), participating in workshops, reviews, and responding to technical queries
• Preparation: and/or review engineering calculations, system layouts, mechanical design drawings, equipment sizing and technical specifications
• Quality / delivery: all designs comply with Employer Requirements, project specifications, and applicable standards, especially when coordinating with FLS (Fire & Life Safety) and RAMS teams
• Leadership: the development of 3D CFD simulation on Pyrosim or any other equivalent software for Smoke Management system
• Coordination: TVS design with other disciplines, especially SMEP (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing), Architecture, Systems and Civil, to correctly develop models that accurately reflect the tunnel networks, station(s) and facilities
• Collaboration: and
• Leadership: space proofing and equipment access/maintenance planning for TVS components
• Preparation: and validate Modes of Operation (MoO) tables for system control and integration with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) / tunnel control systems

Essential requirements and candidate background

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in Metro, MRT/LRT, Rail/Road tunnel ventilation design simulation
• Proficiency: SES (Subway environment simulation), IDA Tunnel, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator) or any other equivalent software
• Willingness to take on the challenge of leading and developing a new multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-quality technical delivery
• Familiarity: BIM workflows and design coordination platforms (ACC, SharePoint, ProjectWise)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Perform complex calculations and conduct engineering tests
• Experience: gathering and correlating engineering data
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Capability to work independently and manage multiple projects efficiently
• Capability to develop and grow teams
• Familiarity: relevant industry codes and standards
• Innovate and think creatively in engineering solutions
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, complemented by specialized training in tunnel ventilation, fire safety engineering, or CFD simulation

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Practical preparation: maintenance

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Relevant skills

• maintenance
• BIM
• mechanical engineering
• training
• communication