HVAC Design Engineer
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design & Engineering
- Perform HVAC load calculations, system sizing, and technical documentation.
- Review consultant design drawings and perform peer reviews with compliance reporting.
- Lead design and technical meetings with consultants, clients, and authorities.
- Supervise design deliverables during execution, ensuring accurate shop drawings.
- Integrate BMS requirements into HVAC design (control strategies, points schedule, schematics).
- Incorporate sustainability requirements (LEED, Estidama, energy efficiency standards) into HVAC design and equipment selection.
- Execute value engineering studies to optimize cost, performance, and energy efficiency.
- Coordination
- Coordinate HVAC systems with other MEP and civil disciplines.
- Lead BIM coordination sessions, resolve clashes, and ensure proper system integration.
- Liaise with consultants, clients, for approvals and technical meeting and workshops.
- Provide regular technical updates and reports to the Technical Director.
- Technical Office & Subcontractor Support
- Provide technical support to site teams with design clarifications and technical reports.
- Review and track subcontractor engineering submissions, ensuring compliance with project specifications and internation standards.
- Develop and maintain tracking systems for HVAC drawings, material submittals, method statement and approvals.
- Prepare presentations to illustrate HVAC system scope and execution sequence.
- Define detailed scope of works for subcontract packages during procurement stage.
- Ensure subcontractor deliverables meet contractual, technical, and schedule requirements.
- Procurement & Vendor Support
- Collaborate with suppliers/vendors to obtain HVAC and BMS-related material submittals.
- Issue RFQs/RFPs, review quotations, and prepare compliance statements with recommendations.
- Support material selection and ensure compliance are aligned with project specifications.
- Execution, Testing & Commissioning
- Provide design clarifications and technical assistance during site execution phase.
- Oversee BMS programming, integration, and HVAC control logic during commissioning.
- Witness and validate functional testing of HVAC equipment and BMS systems.
- Ensure preparation and approval of commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and handover documents.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 5 to 8 years of experience in HVAC design, coordination, technical office work, and commissioning
- Strong expertise in air systems, chilled water systems, chillers, DX units, VRF/VRV systems, ventilation, smoke management, and HVAC-BMS integration
- Proven experience in data center projects, airports, industrial plants, and infrastructure developments, as well as high-rise buildings, hospitality, and healthcare facilities
- Solid knowledge of UAE authority requirements (e.g., Municipality, Civil Defence)
- Proficient in HAP and other design software
- Familiar with AutoCAD and BIM coordination tools
- Ability to establish and manage tracking systems for engineering deliverables
- Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables