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.