Principal Mechanical HVAC Engineer

• Lead and manage the mechanical HVAC design team across ongoing and upcoming projects.

• Develop HVAC design concepts and determine mechanical space and equipment requirements.

• Prepare,review HVAC design drawings, calculations, equipment schedules, technical specifications,tender documents.

• Perform cooling load calculations, duct sizing, pipe sizing, pump sizing, equipment selection,static pressure calculations.

• Review HVAC shop drawings, material submittals, contractor proposals and technical bids.

• Coordinate HVAC systems with architectural, structural, electrical and other MEP disciplines.

• Attend coordination and technical meetings with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

• Provide technical solutions and exercise independent engineering judgement throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, approved procedures and applicable local, international standards.

• Prepare professional technical reports, design documentation and contractual deliverables.

• Monitor project progress and ensure assigned deliverables are completed within the required time and budget.

• Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing and commissioning stages.

• Lead, support and mentor mechanical engineers and junior team members.

• Contribute to value engineering and introduce digital solutions that improve design quality and efficiency.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and present technical work during internal and external meetings

Requirements

• 12–18 years of experience in HVAC and building services design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience in MENA projects

• Strong experience in HVAC design calculations, drawings, specifications and equipment selection.

• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals and technical documents.

• Knowledge of plumbing, firefighting and pumping systems.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP and Elite.

• Familiarity with international HVAC and fire-protection codes.

• Proven team leadership and multidisciplinary coordination experience.

• Excellent English communication and report writing skills.