Senior Technical Engineer (Hvac)

Role Purpose

The Senior Technical Engineer (HVAC) is responsible for providing strategic technical leadership, design review, and coordination for HVAC systems across large-scale construction projects. The role ensures that HVAC designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions are compliant with project specifications, international standards, and UAE local authority regulations, while guiding junior engineers and supporting efficient project execution. 

Key Accountabilities

1. Technical Leadership and Design Oversight 

• Lead the technical review and approval of all HVAC designs, shop drawings, and submittals. 
• Ensure HVAC designs comply with project specifications, UAE regulations, and international HVAC standards such as ASHRAE. 
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, site engineers, and BIM teams in HVAC design, modeling, and coordination. 

2. Design Evaluation and Optimization 

• Review HVAC system layouts, ducting, chilled water systems, ventilation, and equipment sizing. 
• Provide value engineering recommendations for energy efficiency, cost optimization, and constructability improvements. 
• Approve technical documentation for submission to consultants and authorities. 

3. Engineering Coordination 

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings involving electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, and architectural teams. 
• Ensure integration of HVAC systems with other building services to avoid clashes during construction. 
• Oversee clash detection using Autodesk Navisworks and ensure resolutions are implemented in models and drawings. 

4. Equipment and Material Review 

• Review and approve HVAC equipment and materials, including: 
• Air Handling Units (AHUs) 
• Fan Coil Units (FCUs) 
• Chillers, pumps, and cooling towers 
• Ductwork, diffusers, and ventilation fans 
• Controls and BMS integration 
• Ensure materials and equipment comply with project specifications, performance requirements, and authority regulations. 

5. Compliance with Authority Regulations 

• Ensure HVAC systems comply with Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and other UAE authority regulations. 
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities for design approvals, inspections, and final acceptance. 
• Ensure adherence to international HVAC standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, and local UAE guidelines. 

6. Technical Support to Projects 

• Provide advanced technical guidance to site engineers, supervisors, and installation teams. 
• Resolve complex technical issues during HVAC installation and commissioning. 
• Review site installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards. 

7. Documentation and Reporting 

• Maintain and approve documentation related to RFIs, technical submissions, approvals, and engineering correspondence. 
• Prepare detailed technical reports and engineering documentation. 
• Review and approve as-built drawings and final project documentation for handover. 

8. Mentorship and Team Development 

• Mentor junior engineers and BIM staff in HVAC design, calculations, and UAE regulatory requirements. 
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the engineering team. 
• Provide leadership for the technical development of the HVAC engineering team. 

9. Project Close-Out Support 

• Lead technical review for HVAC commissioning, testing, and handover. 
• Ensure all HVAC systems are fully compliant, functional, and ready for project handover. 
• Participate in post-project evaluations and lessons-learned sessions. 

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related discipline. 
• Professional certifications in HVAC or energy management are a plus. 
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in HVAC engineering within MEP contracting companies, including large-scale UAE projects. 
• Proven experience in design review, authority approvals, and multidisciplinary coordination. 
• Experience mentoring and leading junior engineers in project environments is highly desirable.