JOB PURPOSE:

- HVAC System Design Develop tailored HVAC solutions for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and desalination facilities.

- Design Basis Preparation Establish design criteria, environmental conditions, and performance requirements.

- Equipment Sizing Calculate and select appropriate HVAC equipment (chillers, DX system, AHUs, fans, etc.) for efficiency and reliability.

- Layout Development Create HVAC layouts, ducting, and piping schematics suited to plant architecture and process needs.

- Ventilation for Hazardous Areas Design specialized ventilation systems for chemical storage and handling zones to ensure safety.

- Standards Compliance Ensure designs meet ASHRAE, ISHRAE, NFPA, and local regulatory codes.

- Crossdiscipline Coordination – Collaborate with process, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation teams for integrated solutions.

- Energy Efficiency – Optimize HVAC systems for reduced energy consumption and sustainable operation.

- Installation Support – Provide technical guidance during installation, ensuring adherence to design specifications.

- Testing & Commissioning – Oversee system testing, performance validation, and commissioning to deliver secure, functional HVAC infrastructure.

- Sizing and selection of Fire fighting system (Extingusihers, Hydrants, MVWS, HVWS, Foam Systems, Etc)

- Identification of Hazard category and selection and design of complete fire system in compliance with IS, OISD, NFPA, UL/FM.

- Fire Water demand Calculation and Equipment sizing.

- Fire system Layout and scheme preparation.

- Coordination with Local authorities to get fire approval.





- Coordination with client and consultant for Fire system Design Basis and calculations approval.

Preferred candidate profile

- Extensive Experience – Over 8 years of HVAC design expertise in industrial and water infrastructure projects.

- Technical Proficiency – Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC simulation tools such as HAP and TRACE.

- Communication Strengths – Strong written and oral communication abilities for effective collaboration and reporting.

- Adaptability & Teamwork – Capable of working independently or within teams, prioritizing tasks, and managing highpressure situations with flexibility.

- ProblemSolving Skills – Demonstrated analytical thinking and innovative solutions to complex HVAC design challenges.

COMPETENCY-TECHNICAL

- HVAC System Design Expertise – Skilled in designing HVAC systems including heat load calculations and equipment selection (chillers, AHUs, FCUs, exhaust fans).

- Layout Development – Proficient in preparing ducting and piping layouts, ventilation schemes for hazardous gases, and pressurization systems.

- Cleanroom Standards – Knowledgeable in HVAC requirements for cleanroom environments and specialized applications.

- Regulatory Familiarity – Wellversed in ASHRAE, ISHRAE, NFPA, and local codes to ensure compliance and safety.

- Technical Documentation – Experienced in reviewing vendor drawings, preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and ensuring design accuracy.

- Commissioning Protocols – Handson involvement in system commissioning, testing, and validation to meet performance standards.

Perks and benefits

📌 Lead Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 WABAG
📍 Chennai