Senior Offshore HVAC Engineer Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Specialist HVAC Engineer for an offshore Abu Dhabi project. You will lead HVAC design, review and procurement support across FEED to commissioning, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.

Offshore facility experience and PMPMC exposure are highly valued. Suitable candidates bring 15+ years in HVAC engineering, 8+ years offshore/oil & gas, and a PE/CEng or equivalent preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical/HVAC Engineering advantageous.
• PE/CEng or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years HVAC engineering experience.
• At least 8 years in Oil & Gas, Offshore, Petrochemical, or Energy projects.
• Experience in ADNOC/Saudi Aramco/QatarEnergy or similar offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and PMC projects.
• Prior offshore facility experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform HVAC engineering activities for offshore platforms and related facilities.
• Develop and review HVAC design basis, philosophies, calculations, datasheets and deliverables.
• Perform HVAC load calculations using recognized engineering software.
• Design ventilation, air conditioning, pressurization, smoke extraction and climate control systems.
• Review vendor documents, bids and supplier drawings; ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support through FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate with Process/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrument/Civil/HSE teams.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID/SIL and value engineering.
• Resolve technical queries and support site activities.
• Review contractor submissions and ensure project requirements compliance.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Offshore/Oil & gas

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical/HVAC Engineering (advantage)

PE/CEng or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

HAP (Hourly Analysis Program)

Carrier E20-II

HVAC design software

MS Office

Job description

KBR is seeking a Specialist HVAC Engineer for an offshore Abu Dhabi project. You will lead HVAC design, review and procurement support across FEED to commissioning, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.

Offshore facility experience and PMPMC exposure are highly valued. Suitable candidates bring 15+ years in HVAC engineering, 8+ years offshore/oil & gas, and a PE/CEng or equivalent preference.