Senior HVAC Engineer

Seatrium; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium in Houston is seeking an experienced HVAC engineer to lead marine HVAC design activities for complex vessel projects. You will review specifications and drawings, perform critical HVAC calculations, and ensure compliance with international codes and Classification Society requirements.

Join a multidisciplinary team where you will coordinate with owners, yard engineers, and suppliers, deliver design solutions, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/marine/HVAC disciplines.
• 8–10 years' experience in engineering design on HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes, Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations.
• Experience with HVAC turnkey contractors, equipment suppliers, or shipyard HVAC departments.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates with US work experience, preferably based in Houston.
• Proficiency in Navisworks, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate project specifications and drawings including HVAC arrangements, D&ID, P&ID, and other engineering data.
• Perform and verify HVAC calculations such as cooling load, duct sizing, pressure drop, and noise.
• Review and approve detailed design drawings and documents and ensure compliance with specifications and classifications.
• Provide specialist technical advice to internal and external parties.
• Coordinate with authorities to secure design compliance review and approval.
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants to resolve issues.
• Manage project meetings and oversee HVAC deliverables including BOMs, D&IDs, P&IDs, and GAs.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Marine/HVAC

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Review and validate project specifications and drawings including project requirement specifications, HVAC arrangement drawings, ducting instrumentation diagrams (D&ID), piping instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and other engineering data.
• Perform and verify HVAC calculations such as cooling/heat load, duct sizing, pressure drop, and noise in compliance with ISO and ASHRAE standards.
• Review and approve detailed design drawings and documents e.g., piping isometrics, ducting arrangement, equipment foundation, equipment installation, machinery room layout, bill of materials and various mechanical outfitting drawings, and ensure that the deliverables meet contractual technical specification and Classification Society’s requirements.
• Provide specialist technical advice and information to internal and external parties
• Coordinate with authorities including owners, statutory bodies, and classification societies to secure design compliance review and approval of proposed HVAC design. Resolve technical issues raised by ship owners and Classification Societies
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams (yard engineering, basic design, etc.), subcontractors, and consultants to resolve technical issues and deliver design solutions.
• Manage project meetings, address technical clarification and query, and oversee HVAC design deliverables including BOMs, D&IDs, P&IDs, and GAs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ marine/ HVAC engineering disciplines, with a strong background in HVAC systems
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in engineering design on HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system
• Strong knowledge of international design codes, Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations
• Good working experience with HVAC turnkey contractor, HVAC equipment supplier, Shipyard HVAC related department
• Able to multi-task and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Candidates with work experience in the United States, preferably based in Houston, are strongly encouraged.
• Proficiency in Navisworks, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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