Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC (Greenfield)

Wood

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

39 hours ago
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Job summary

Wood is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC (Greenfield) in Abu Dhabi to provide expert HVAC design leadership across the project lifecycle. The role requires coordinating with EPC contractors and ADNOC standards, and guiding the IPMT team to deliver compliant, high-quality HVAC engineering deliverables.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of oil and gas experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive design optimization and technical excellence

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience and knowledge of international codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of engineering software and general business software.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate HVAC design and engineering with EPC Contractor and IPMT teams.
  • Review and approve HVAC engineering deliverables for compliance with ADNOC standards.
  • Support project managers and engineers with technical guidance.
  • Participate in design option development, optimization and validation.
  • Ensure facilities are designed per latest corporate guidelines on environment and health.

Skills

Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Independent decision making
Problem solving
Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software
General office software

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC (Greenfield)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Provide technical expertise in all HVAC design

Ensure design and engineering compliance with relevant codes and ADNOC standards

Coordinate, Monitor and handle HVAC design and engineering with EPC Contractor as per project expectation and complete the same within the time frame

Work with other discipline engineers within IPMT, EPC Contractor, ADNOC Engineering / Operation / Site Interface to resolve technical issues and ensure quality Discipline Engineering execution and integrity etc.

Perform regular and timely technical reviews of HVAC Engineering deliverables developed by engineering consultants/contractors, ensuring design quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Ensure integration of overall HVAC Engineering team. Overall coordination within IPMT Mechanical HVAC Engineering Team

Ensure quality HVAC Engineering Consultant’s & EPC Contractor’s HVAC design activities

Review and approval of Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor’s work and ensure compliance with ADNOC project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices

Coordinate the required engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models. Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to design optimization and validation.

Participate in teams for equipment sizing / equipment selection considering optimization and standardization.

Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects.

Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects.

Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.

Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.

Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.

Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization

Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department

Interface regularly with Contractor’s Engineering and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills

Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software

Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 31790
  • Job Category Engineering
  • Posting Date 08/27/2026, 12:26 PM
  • Apply Before 09/26/2026, 12:26 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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