Position: HVAC Engineer - Electrical
Bureau Veritas Group
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Position: HVAC Engineer – Electrical
Nationality: Tanzanians and Uganda nationals only
Location: Tanzania or Uganda (Site-based)
Contract Duration: 18 Months
About Us:
Your career is about more than building a resume — it’s a chance to #LeaveYourMark. Guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks and improving performance, as well as environmental protection and social responsibility…this is what Bureau Veritas is about. Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while positively contributing to transforming the world in which we live.
Position Summary
The HVAC Engineer will manage and supervise all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems related to electrical substations, control rooms, and electrical enclosures within the project. This includes verifying design compliance, overseeing field installation, conducting performance tests, and ensuring all HVAC components meet Electric’s quality, energy efficiency, and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise HVAC system installation for substation buildings, electrical control rooms, and equipment shelters.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications for cooling load, filtration, ventilation, redundancy, and noise levels.
- Review HVAC drawings, airflow calculations, and duct layout plans; coordinate with design and site teams.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to installation standards and ap- proved method statements.
- Conduct pre-commissioning and functional testing of HVAC units (DX systems, split units, precision ACs, etc.).
- Ensure HVAC systems support proper temperature control for sensitive electrical equipment.
- Support HVAC-related SCADA and BMS integration with MEP/control teams.
- Address site issues including equipment placement conflicts, ductwork clashes, and condensate handling.
- Validate insulation, sealing, firestopping, and condensation protection in HVAC zones.
- Prepare redline drawings and support handover documentation (O&M manuals, datasheets, as-built layouts).
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering.
Years of Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC design and field engineering, preferably in industrial or infrastructure projects.
Industry Exposure
- Prior experience in oil & gas, utility substations, data centers, or EPC projects is highly preferred.
Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- AutoCAD MEP, Revit (preferred), HVAC load calculation tools (e.g., HAP or Carrier E20-II)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Technical Skills
- HVAC system sizing, selection, and layout interpretation.
- Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IEC requirements for temperature-controlled environments, and local codes.
- Understanding of fire dampers, filtration grades, pressurization, and redundancy strategies.
- Familiarity with building automation system (BAS)/BMS integration.
- Skills in HVAC system testing, balancing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on field presence with strong installation oversight.
- Excellent coordination and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
- High attention to detail and engineering accuracy.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with constructability awareness.
- Safety-conscious with a focus on quality and compliance.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- International site experience, especially in remote environments or developing regions.
- Previous work with Schneider Electric or on energy infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of SCADA/BMS interface protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet).
- Fluency in English is mandatory; Swahili or French is a plus.
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
- % of HVAC installation completed on time
- System testing and commissioning compliance rate
- Number of HVAC-related punch list items
- Cooling performance compliance in operational rooms
- Zero NCRs related to HVAC execution
Bureau Veritas is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.