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HVAC Engineer (ASHRAE/SMACNA/API compliant)

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Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: HVAC Engineer (ASHRAE/SMACNA/API Compliant)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technically skilled Mid-Level HVAC Engineer to take ownership of HVAC design and engineering activities across commercial, industrial, and energy-sector projects. This role involves applying a working knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and API standards to ensure the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of HVAC systems. The successful candidate will independently manage portions of projects, support cross-disciplinary coordination, and contribute to technical and construction documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

HVAC System Design & Engineering:

  • Design HVAC systems including chilled water, DX systems, ventilation, pressurization, and exhaust per project requirements.

  • Perform detailed calculations (load estimation, psychrometric analysis, duct and pipe sizing, static pressure drop).

  • Select HVAC equipment (AHUs, FCUs, pumps, chillers, filters) with consideration for performance, energy efficiency, and code compliance.

Code Compliance & Standards:

  • Ensure designs conform to ASHRAE standards (e.g., 55, 62.1, 90.1), SMACNA guidelines, and relevant API standards (e.g., API 500, 521) especially in oil & gas or industrial facilities.

  • Interpret local codes and global specifications to ensure regulatory alignment and proper safety practices.

Project Delivery & Coordination:

  • Develop HVAC design drawings, schematics, and schedules using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

  • Collaborate with architects, structural, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure integrated system delivery.

  • Support procurement activities through vendor coordination, technical evaluations, and submittal reviews.

Site Support & QA/QC:

  • Participate in site surveys, HVAC system inspections, and pre-commissioning/commissioning assistance.

  • Address RFIs, as-built drawings, and HVAC-related construction issues.

Documentation & Reporting:

  • Prepare design reports, equipment datasheets, BOQs, and control narratives.

  • Ensure proper documentation of calculations and code justifications for client and regulatory review.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Independent HVAC system design and specification

  • HVAC system compliance with ASHRAE, SMACNA, and API

  • Multi-disciplinary coordination and drawing development

  • Field support and vendor interfacing

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Systems Engineering

Certifications:

  • EIT/FE required; PE license or in progress is a strong plus

  • ASHRAE membership or training, SMACNA familiarity, and API experience are advantageous

Experience:

  • 3–6 years of hands-on experience in HVAC design engineering

  • Exposure to HVAC projects in sectors such as oil & gas, power plants, cleanrooms, data centers, or large commercial buildings

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in HVAC design software (e.g., HAP, TRACE 700, Elite Software)

  • Strong skills in AutoCAD and Revit MEP for HVAC layout and coordination

  • Familiar with BMS/controls concepts and airflow balancing

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and cross-functional coordination abilities

  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to safety, quality, and compliance

  • Capable of mentoring junior staff and reviewing their deliverables

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Oil and Gas