HVAC and Building Systems Engineer

Saipem; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Hybrid working model

Corporate Benefits

One Saipem Way

Job summary

Saipem in Abu Dhabi seeks an HVAC and Building Systems Engineer to join the Equipment and Materials department on the COMP5 offshore project. You will design, verify and coordinate HVAC and building systems, supporting FEED and EPC deliverables while liaising with project engineers, designers, vendors and subcontractors.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years of offshore EPC experience; English proficiency; strong knowledge of HVAC design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years offshore EPC/FEED experience.
• Professional English proficiency.
• HVAC design, verification, sizing and layouts.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D design and document management.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate HVAC and building systems engineering activities per project specs, QA/QC and HSE.
• Review client tender docs, identify queries and support bid clarifications.
• Prepare HVAC criteria, specs, calculation notes, sizing and layouts for offshore buildings.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, instrumentation, telecom, fire and other building systems.
• Prepare material take-offs, BOQs, material requisitions and subcontracts.
• Monitor deliverables, quantities, hours and costs per schedule.
• Interface with clients and subcontractors; support technical reviews and meetings.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation and commissioning.

Skills

HVAC design

Building systems

Vendor coordination

QA/QC practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D/3D design

Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose of the position:

As an HVAC and Building Systems Engineer, you will be part of the Equipment and Materials department, supporting the COMP5 offshore project. You will perform HVAC and associated building systems engineering design, verification and technical coordination activities, including FEED and EPC project deliverables. You will coordinate with project specialists, designers, vendors and subcontractors.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate HVAC and building systems engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, QA/QC and HSE requirements.
• Review client and tender technical documentation, identify technical queries, deviations and alternatives, and support bid clarification activities.
• Prepare and verify HVAC design criteria, technical specifications, calculation notes, equipment sizing, functional layouts and system performance requirements for offshore building applications.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with electrical, instrumentation, telecommunications, fire and gas detection, firefighting and other building systems.
• Prepare and review material take-offs (MTOs), bills of quantities (BOQs), material requisitions, scopes of work and technical specifications for construction subcontracts.
• Review and control vendor and subcontractor engineering documentation; support procurement technical evaluations and clarifications.
• Plan and monitor assigned engineering deliverables, material quantity estimates, man‑hours, costs and progress in accordance with project schedules.
• Interface with project specialists, designers, clients and subcontractors; support technical reviews and coordination meetings.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation and commissioning/start-up activities, as required.

What are we looking for?

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other relevant bachelor’s degrees may be considered when complemented by a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including offshore EPC projects and offshore engineering design / FEED. Previous experience on QatarEnergy or Saudi Aramco projects is an advantage.

Languages: English, professional proficiency.

Technical Skills: HVAC engineering design and verification; HVAC equipment sizing and specifications; interdisciplinary building systems coordination; engineering calculations and layouts; material take-offs and bills of quantities; material requisitions and technical bid evaluations; vendor/subcontractor document review; engineering reporting; relevant QA/QC and HSE practices.

IT Skills: Familiarity with engineering document management, 2D/3D design.

What can we offer to you:

• Permanent Contract
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including [local benefits to be confirmed].
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work‑life balance.
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more on our career page here: https://www.saipem.com/it/persone/carriere

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.

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