Senior / Lead HVAC Engineer (Offshore & Marine Projects)

Key Responsibilities

1. Discipline Leadership

o Act as HVAC discipline lead, responsible for overall HVAC engineering

quality, technical direction, and consistency across the project.

o Define HVAC design philosophy, engineering standards, and deliverables for

FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases.

2. Engineering & Technical Authority

o Lead and review HVAC load calculations, ventilation studies, equipment

sizing, and system layouts for offshore and marine environments.

o Approve HVAC system designs for accommodation modules, control rooms,

equipment spaces, hazardous areas, and critical utility rooms.

o Resolve complex technical issues and provide engineering judgments aligned

with offshore safety and operability requirements.

3. Codes, Standards & Compliance

o Ensure HVAC designs comply with classification society rules (ABS, DNV,

LR, BV, etc.), IMO / SOLAS / MODU Code, and project-specific

specifications.

o Interface with class, owners, and third-party reviewers to address comments,

clarifications, and approvals.

4. Interdisciplinary & Model Coordination

o Lead HVAC participation in 3D model reviews, clash resolution, and layout

optimisation.

o Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, piping, electrical, and

safety disciplines to ensure integrated design and eliminate interface risks.

5. Vendor & Procurement Support

o Review and approve vendor technical submissions, datasheets, calculations, and

drawings.

o Support procurement by providing technical evaluations, clarifications, and

recommendations.

o Participate in FAT, inspections, and commissioning activities as required.

6. Team & Project Support

o Guide, mentor, and technically support HVAC engineers and designers within

the project team.

o Monitor HVAC engineering progress, deliverables, and interfaces to support

project schedule and quality objectives.

o Provide technical input to tender proposals, technical clarifications, and

variation assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

2. 8–12+ years of HVAC engineering experience, with strong offshore and marine

project exposure.

3. Proven experience as Senior or Lead HVAC Engineer on offshore production

platforms, FPSOs, jack-ups, or offshore living quarters projects.

4. Strong working knowledge of marine HVAC design philosophy, ventilation safety,

hazardous area requirements, and offshore operational constraints.