Senior Hvac Design Engineer

Job Description: Senior HVAC Design Engineer
Senior HVAC Design Engineer
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior HVAC Design Engineer to join our ESVE Team. The candidate will be responsible for HVAC system design, engineering calculations, preparation of detailed drawings, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications.
The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, proficiency in design software, and experience handling commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, or other building projects.
Key Responsibilities
HVAC Design and Engineering

• Design HVAC systems for commercial buildings, residential complexes, offices, hospitals, hotels and industrial facilities.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations using HAP, TRACE 3D Plus, or equivalent software.
• Design air-conditioning systems, including chilled water systems, VRF/VRV systems, DX systems, and package units.
• Calculate and select AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, and other HVAC equipment.
• Design and size supply air, return air, fresh air, exhaust air, and ventilation systems.
• Perform duct sizing, chilled water piping sizing, static pressure calculations, and equipment pressure-drop calculations.
• Design smoke extraction, stairwell pressurization, car park ventilation, and other specialized ventilation systems where applicable.
• Prepare HVAC design basis reports, equipment schedules, technical specifications, and material submittals.

Drawings and Documentation

• Prepare HVAC layouts, ducting layouts, chilled water piping layouts, equipment layouts, and schematic diagrams.
• Develop detailed HVAC drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare BOQs, quantity take-offs, and HVAC design documentation.
• Review shop drawings, coordinated drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Review vendor drawings and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.

MEP Coordination

• Coordinate HVAC designs with electrical, plumbing, firefighting, structural, and architectural teams.
• Coordinate plant rooms, shafts, ceiling spaces, equipment access, and maintenance clearances.
• Resolve design conflicts and provide technically feasible solutions.
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, contractors, and clients on design-related matters.

Codes, Standards, and Quality

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, local authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Review designs for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and system performance.
• Conduct design reviews, identify technical risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, testing and balancing, and troubleshooting activities when required.

Project and Team Management

• Lead HVAC design activities and guide junior engineers and CAD team members.
• Review engineering calculations and drawings before submission.
• Monitor design deliverables, project schedules, and submission deadlines.
• Attend technical meetings and respond to consultant comments.
• Support estimation, tendering, procurement, and value-engineering activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or masters in mechanical engineering.
• Relevant experience in HVAC design within the MEP building services industry.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design calculations, equipment selection, duct design, and chilled water systems.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary building projects.
• Understanding of international standards and local building regulations.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD: HVAC layouts and detailed engineering drawings.
• HAP / TRACE: Heating and cooling load calculations.
• Microsoft Excel: Engineering calculations, equipment schedules, and BOQs.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC design principles and MEP coordination.
• Ability to review and validate engineering calculations.
• Good communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Experience Profile
CriteriaRequirementTotal experience510 years, depending on project complexityHVAC design experienceStrong hands-on design and calculation experienceMEP project exposureCommercial, residential, industrial, or institutional projectsDesign deliverablesCalculations, layouts, schematics, BOQs, specificationsBIM experienceRevit MEP preferredCoordinationElectrical, plumbing and firefighting.
7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and quality of HVAC design calculations.
• Timely submission of drawings and design documents.
• Reduction in design clashes and rework.
• Compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Effective coordination with other MEP disciplines.
• Timely closure of consultant comments and technical queries.

8. Preferred Candidate Profile
The preferred candidate will have hands-on experience independently handling HVAC design for small- to large-scale MEP projects, from concept design through detailed design and construction support. Experience in BIM-based workflows, energy-efficient HVAC solutions, and multidisciplinary coordination will be an advantage.