Principal Engineer HVAC Design

Job Description

Job description

Responsible for engineering, design, and modification activities related to mechanical equipment, vessels and tanks and piping systems including equipment and piping specifications and procurement. May be involved with the support of installation and operation & maintenance of equipment.

Discipline concerning air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, combustion, heat transfer, energy, power, fuels, propulsion, machinery, tools, manufacturing, fluids, plumbing, fire suppression systems and devices, water supplies and pumping systems for fire protection.

Discipline covers the ability to solve problems that deliver and optimise safe, sustainable and ethical solutions for the design, production and operation of devices, machines, structures, processes and systems involving mechanical elements.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Serve as senior technical resource and technical advisor for the team
- Provide specialised technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
- Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others
- Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
- Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
- Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package
- Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings
- Prepare technical specification sections
- Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
- Lead the design of HVAC systems for healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare standards and regulations
- Develop and implement innovative solutions for infection control and air quality management in medical environments
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional development and technical expertise
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HVAC designs with other building systems
- Conduct energy modelling and analysis to optimise system performance and reduce environmental impact
- Liaise with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met and designs are effectively implemented
- Oversee the commissioning process for HVAC systems in healthcare projects
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in HVAC design for healthcare applications

Qualifications

- BE in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience working in Mechanical Engineering design, with a focus on HVAC systems for healthcare facilities.
- Experience in the UK & UAE Building projects, particularly in the healthcare sector.
- Proven track record in the design of Health Care, residential, commercial, retail and hospitality sectors.
- Advanced knowledge of software applications including IES, HAP, Trace, Elite, MEP Revit, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in HVAC design and engineering principles.
- In-depth understanding of healthcare-specific HVAC requirements, including infection control and air quality management.
- Familiarity with relevant healthcare standards and regulations in the UK and UAE, such as HTM 03-01 and ASHRAE Standard 170.
- Experience in energy modelling and analysis for optimising HVAC system performance in healthcare settings.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, architects, and contractors.
- Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Engineering Council UK or equivalent professional body.
- LEED or BREEAM accreditation is highly desirable.

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