HVAC Design Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

An HVAC Design Engineer is responsible for designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems Pharma and Electrical Industries. The role involves performing heat load calculations, preparing system layouts, and creating detailed technical documentation to ensure efficient and compliant HVAC solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Heat Load Calculation

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations using standards like ASHRAE guidelines

• Analyze building orientation, insulation, occupancy, lighting, and equipment loads

• Perform static pressure calculations, pump head calculations, pipe sizing, and ventilation calculations.

2. HVAC System Design & Layouts

• Design HVAC systems (chilled water, VRF, DX, ventilation systems)

• Prepare duct layouts, piping layouts, and equipment selection

• Work with tools like AutoCAD, Revit MEP, SolidWorks and MacQuay

• Ensure proper air distribution, ventilation, and energy efficiency

3. Equipment Selection

• Select chillers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and ventilation equipment

• Coordinate with manufacturers

• Ensure equipment meets project requirements and energy standards

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare:

Design calculations

Equipment schedules

BOQs (Bill of Quantities)

Technical specifications

• Develop drawings: GA drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings

• Ensure compliance with local codes and National Building Code of India

5. Coordination & Review

• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and electrical teams

• Review drawings and resolve clashes.

• Support site teams during installation and commissioning

1.Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of HVAC fundamentals and psychrometrics

• Proficiency in load calculation and design software

• Understanding of codes and standards (ASHRAE, NBC, SMACNA)

• Good drafting and documentation skills

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

2.Core Competencies:

• Heat load calculation reports

• HVAC layout drawings (ducting & piping)

• Equipment selection sheets

• BOQ and technical documentation