Associate – HVAC

Dsi Me; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Solutions Inc. (DSI) seeks an experienced Associate – HVAC to lead HVAC design activities across complex MEP projects in the UAE.

The role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and a proven record of delivering high-quality HVAC solutions within multidisciplinary teams. You will develop and review HVAC systems and documentation, coordinate with PHE, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and BIM teams, mentor engineers, and ensure designs comply with international codes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in HVAC design and engineering.
• Experience in MEP consultancy and multidisciplinary building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP/BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC design from concept through detailed design and delivery.
• Develop and review HVAC systems, layouts, calculations, and documentation.
• Coordinate designs with PHE, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and BIM teams.
• Mentor engineers and designers and ensure quality and timely deliverables.

Skills

HVAC design

MEP coordination

AutoCAD

Revit MEP/BIM

Project management

Leadership

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Design Solutions Inc. (DSI) is seeking an experienced Associate – HVAC to lead and oversee HVAC design activities across complex MEP engineering projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, project leadership, and experience in delivering high-quality HVAC solutions for multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC design and engineering activities from concept through detailed design and project delivery.
• Develop and review HVAC system designs, layouts, schematics, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Lead the design of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, ventilation, air distribution, and equipment selection.
• Review and approve HVAC calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and design deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate HVAC designs with PHE, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and BIM teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination and resolve technical and interface issues.
• Conduct design reviews, identify potential clashes, and support effective BIM coordination.
• Manage technical communication with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and designers.
• Monitor project deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and technical decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HVAC design standards, processes, and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in HVAC design and engineering.
• Strong experience in MEP consultancy and multidisciplinary building projects.
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC system design, calculations, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of relevant international codes, standards, and design practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with Revit MEP/BIM workflows.
• Experience in design coordination and clash resolution.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects and deliverables.

Preferred

• Experience working on large-scale and complex international projects.
• UAE/GCC project experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience with BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design management.
• Knowledge of HVAC design and analysis software will be an advantage.

Why Join DSI?

• Work on challenging and innovative MEP and digital engineering projects.
• Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Exposure to BIM and digital engineering workflows.
• Growth opportunities within a developing engineering organization.