HVAC Systems Engineer | UK

SmartSourcing Ltd; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an HVAC Design Engineer to develop robust systems for mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will blend mechanical and electrical expertise, ensuring reliability and performance. Key responsibilities include designing integrated solutions, performing analysis to predict performance, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure project success. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-stakes projects in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical and electrical systems for mission-critical applications.
• Understanding of data centers, defence systems, and high-availability infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete solutions that integrate mechanical components with electrical systems.
• Design for fail-safe operations and continuous availability.
• Perform structural, thermal, and electrical analysis.
• Create, test, and validate designs to meet performance standards.
• Collaborate across teams to meet project targets.
• Produce detailed schematics and design specifications.

Skills

CAD

Analysis Tools

Power distribution

Control systems

Cable management

Enclosure design

Thermal management

Structural integrity

DFM/DFA

HVAC design experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

HVAC Design Engineer for greenfield mission‑critical product.

Role is to design robust system for high‑stakes environment focusing on reliability, redundancy, and performance. Blending mechanical (enclosures, thermal, structures) and electrical (power, control, distribution, HVAC) expertise, using CAD/FEA, adhering to strict codes, and collaborating across teams to ensure zero downtime and flawless operation from concept to production.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrated Design: Develop complete solutions, integrating mechanical components (chassis, cooling) with electrical systems (power supplies, controls) for seamless functionality.
• Reliability Redundancy: Design for fail‑safe operations, fault tolerance, and continuous availability, essential for mission‑critical uptime analysis.
• Simulation: Perform structural (FEA), thermal, and electrical analysis to predict performance and prevent failures.
• Prototyping & Testing: Create, test, and validate designs, ensuring they meet rigorous performance and environmental standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with systems, software, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Documentation: Produce detailed schematics, drawings, BOMs, and design specifications.

KEY SKILLS

• Knowledge: CAD, Analysis Tools
• Electrical: Power distribution, control systems, cable management, compliance with standards.
• Mechanical: Enclosure design, sheet metal, thermal management, structural integrity, DFM/DFA.
• HVAC: Experience in HVAC design.
• Mission‑Critical Context: Understanding of data centres, defence systems, or high‑availability infrastructure.
• Project Management: Risk management, budget control, timeline adherence.

EEO STATEMENTS

SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.