Job Title: HVAC Design Engineer Manager / Team Lead
Location:
Bangalore (Head Office)
(May involve coordination with branch offices across East & North-East India)
Experience Required:
8 - 12 Years
Employment Type:
Full-Time
About Company:
BNE is a fast-growing MEP and turnkey engineering solutions company specializing in HVAC, electrical, and interior fit-outs. We deliver high-quality design and execution solutions for commercial, corporate, and luxury residential projects across India. We are authorized partners for leading HVAC brands like LG, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced HVAC Design Engineer (Manager / Team Lead) to lead and manage our HVAC design department. The candidate will be responsible for handling end-to-end HVAC design, guiding the design team, ensuring technical accuracy, and coordinating with sales and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design & Engineering
- Lead HVAC system design for projects including VRF, chilled water systems, ducting, and ventilation
- Perform heat load calculations (HAP/Elite or equivalent software)
- Prepare detailed HVAC drawings: layouts, schematics, piping, duct routing, and BOQs
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (ASHRAE, IS codes, NBC, etc.)
- Optimize system selection for cost, efficiency, and performance
2. Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of HVAC design engineers
- Allocate projects and monitor timelines and deliverables
- Conduct design reviews and ensure quality control
- Build a strong, process-driven design team with standardization
3. Coordination & Execution Support
- Coordinate with sales, projects, and execution teams for design finalization
- Support sales team with technical proposals and pre-sales discussions
- Interact with clients, consultants, and architects for design approvals
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving site-related design issues
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare technical submissions, design reports, and compliance documents
- Ensure all drawings and documents are properly maintained and version-controlled
- Develop and maintain standard design templates and SOPs
5. Innovation & Process Improvement
- Introduce new technologies and improve design efficiency
- Work on value engineering and cost optimization strategies
- Drive continuous improvement in design processes
Required Skills:
- Strong expertise in HVAC design (VRF, ductable, chilled water systems)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory)
- Experience with HAP / Elite / similar load calculation software
- Knowledge of relevant standards (ASHRAE, ISHRAE, NBC)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and client-handling skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in HVAC contracting or MEP companies preferred
- Exposure to multi-location project handling is an added advantage
Key Competencies:
- Leadership & decision-making
- Problem-solving & analytical thinking
- Time management & project planning
- Attention to detail
- Client-centric approach
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead and build a strong HVAC design team
- Exposure to diverse and high-value projects across India
- Growth-driven environment with leadership opportunities
- Work with top HVAC brands and cutting-edge technologies
