Purpose
This job description is for a HVAC Project Engineer with relevant experience in design, installation, and commissioning of HVAC systems in pharmaceutical or regulated environments. The role involves client-side design input and oversight during the Basis of Design, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Qualification stages for the Fill/Finish Facility. The HVAC Project Engineer will also contribute to ancillary project scopes including warehouse HVAC upgrades, -30°C cold storage areas, laboratories, and utility systems.
Responsibilities
* Support the company's client-side design team for all HVAC-related aspects of the new Facility.
* Coordinate HVAC design and execution with Site SMEs and the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA).
* Lead client-side HVAC design reviews, ensuring compliance with Company standards and GMP requirements.
* Oversee the design and specification of air handling units (AHUs), chillers, exhaust systems, and air distribution networks.
* Ensure HVAC systems meet environmental and cleanroom classification requirements (ISO 14644, EU GMP).
* Review and approve drawings, URS, HDS, SDS, and equipment specifications.
* Support Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FATs/SATs), commissioning, and qualification activities.
* Provide design oversight for integration of HVAC systems with Building Management Systems (Client).
* Monitor installation quality, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate issue resolution during construction.
* Contribute to vendor selection, procurement, and technical evaluations for HVAC packages.
* Assist in troubleshooting system issues during start-up and qualification phases.
* Participate in cost and schedule reviews to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Requirements
* Minimum 8-10 years of experience in HVAC design and project delivery within pharmaceutical or biopharma environments.
* Experience in GMP cleanroom HVAC design and validation.
* Strong knowledge of HVAC standards and regulatory guidelines (IS, EN, ASHRAE, ISO 14644).
* Ability to interpret and challenge design decisions, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
* Proficiency in HVAC design software and AutoCAD or Revit preferred.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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