HVAC/Project Engineer

Sirus is a member of the SAUTER Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided laptop

Company phone

Company van

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Sirus is a member of the SAUTER Group in Cork is looking for an HVAC/Projects Engineer to manage installation, commissioning, and validation of HVAC systems in controlled environments. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, performing system validation, and mechanical maintenance of critical HVAC equipment. The role offers training opportunities and excellent professional growth within the company.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical qualification and experience in HVAC and building services. This position is based in our Cork office, with some travel as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification (Engineering, Building Services, Refrigeration, Project Management or similar) – preferred.
• Experience in HVAC, mechanical, building services or related environments, with willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls and mechanical installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation of fume cupboards, microbiological safety cabinets, and laminar airflow booths.
• Conduct Air Cleanliness Classification assessments for cleanrooms.
• Install and integrity test HEPA filters and HVAC systems.
• Provide mechanical maintenance for critical HVAC equipment.
• Optimise system performance for energy efficiency.

Job description

We are looking for an HVAC/Projects Engineer to manage the installation, commissioning, validation, and optimisation of critical HVAC and cleanroom systems within pharmaceutical and controlled environments, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality facility performance.

The HVAC/Projects Engineer is responsible for the validation, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and optimisation of critical HVAC and clean environment systems used in pharmaceutical, laboratory, and controlled environments. This role ensures all systems meet compliance standards, operate efficiently, and support safe, high-quality facility performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Validation & Compliance:
• Perform validation of fume cupboards, Class 1 & Class 2 microbiological safety cabinets, pharmaceutical isolators, and laminar airflow booths/benches.
• Conduct Air Cleanliness Classification assessments for cleanrooms.
• Identify non-compliance issues, diagnose root causes, and implement effective corrective actions for clients.
• Install and integrity test HEPA filters.
• Installation of small ducted systems.
• Commission HVAC systems including air handling units (AHUs), air, water and process exhaust systems.
• Support the installation and functional testing of humidification/de-humidification systems and process exhaust scrubbers.
• HVAC System Maintenance & Mechanical Work:
• Provide mechanical maintenance for critical HVAC equipment: AHUs, humidifiers, de-humidifiers, fan bearings, process exhaust scrubbers, etc.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance tasks in line with quality and safety standards.
• Optimise system performance for energy efficiency.Technical Documentation & Drawings:
• Perform HVAC system surveys and develop technical drawings.

Requirements

• Qualifications & Professional background:
• Relevant t technical qualification (Engineering, Building Services, Refrigeration, Project Management or similar) – preferred.
• Experience in HVAC, mechanical, building services or related environments, with willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls and mechanical installations

Training & Personal Growth

Company sponsorship for relevant training and development is available. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within Sirus.

Reports To

Mechanical Service Manager, Sirus Air Con, Cork

Remuneration & Conditions

• This role is based out of our Cork office (Marina Commercial Park, Ballintemple), with travel to client sites in Munster or nationwide as required.
• Company-provided laptop, phone, and van.

Based out of our Cork Office in the Marina Commercial Park & Customer Sites as required.