HVAC Engineer

We are looking for an HVAC engineer for one of our clients with the following details:

Start date: July 2026 (tentative)
Contract duration: 2 years (renewable)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Work status: Resident, Single

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of HVAC engineering experience in oil & gas projects.
• Mandatory experience in:
  • FEED engineering
  • Detailed design engineering
  • Gas compression projects
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design standards and industrial ventilation systems.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM engineering projects preferred.
• ADNOC project experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, and API.
• Knowledge of hazardous area HVAC requirements in oil & gas facilities.
• Familiarity with HVAC interfaces to fire & gas (F&G) and ESD systems.
• Experience with HVAC engineering software and calculation tools.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Good communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills.

Activities

• Perform FEED, detailed design, and engineering activities for HVAC systems in oil & gas projects.
• Prepare and review HVAC engineering deliverables including:
  • HVAC load calculations
  • Equipment sizing
  • Datasheets
  • Specifications
  • HVAC layouts
  • Ducting layouts
  • Ventilation studies
  • Material requisitions
  • Technical reports
• Design and engineer HVAC systems such as:
  • Air handling units (AHU)
  • Package units
  • Pressurization systems
  • Ventilation systems
  • Chilled water systems
  • Smoke extraction systems
  • HVAC control systems
• Perform HVAC cooling and ventilation calculations in accordance with project requirements and international standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and HSE disciplines.
• Ensure HVAC systems comply with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and technical meetings.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and equipment inspections.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors during project execution.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed within project schedule and quality requirements.