Principal Engineer - HVAC (MEP)

Role overview

Core requirements

• B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 12–15 years of HVAC design engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• At least 6–7 years of experience delivering international projects in a Global Design Center.
• Carrier HAP proficiency for cooling and heating load calculations is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of IES-VE for energy modeling and building performance analysis.
• Strong expertise in chilled water, airside HVAC, critical cooling, ventilation, pressurization, smoke management, and sustainable HVAC systems.
• Thorough understanding of ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, IMC, and other international design codes and standards.
• Knowledge of Revit MEP, AutoCAD, BIM workflows, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience with HVAC calculations, equipment selection, reports, specifications, and construction documentation.

Leadership and delivery

• Independently lead HVAC design packages and provide technical oversight on complex projects.
• Manage design quality, technical reviews, client interactions, and project delivery.
• Deliver projects from concept design through detailed design and construction support.
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making within the Global Design Center.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive engineering excellence.

Preferred project experience

• Data center and healthcare facility design experience is highly preferred.
• Preferred projects include hyperscale and colocation data centers, hospitals, healthcare campuses, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities, and commercial developments.
• Chartered Engineer, PE, IntPE, or equivalent professional registration is highly desirable.
• Exposure to LEED, BREEAM, WELL, or Green Mark sustainability frameworks is advantageous.

Key competencies

• Technical leadership and engineering decision-making.
• Client and stakeholder management.
• Project delivery and quality management.
• Communication, presentation, and mentoring.
• Ability to drive engineering excellence in a Global Design Center.

Recruitment and workplace note

• Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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