HVAC Engineer

IOTA Group  has been supporting its clients for more than 40 years by providing specialized technical expertise for complex international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
We are seeking an experienced  HVAC Engineer  to join the Engineering team supporting a major  onshore LNG development in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique .
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating  HVAC engineering activities , ensuring technical integrity, HSE compliance, quality, schedule, and effective coordination with engineering contractors, package vendors, and other disciplines.

Job Description   Lead and coordinate HVAC engineering activities across the full scope of project buildings.
Manage the issuance, review, approval, and close-out of HVAC engineering documentation.
Ensure all HVAC designs comply with project HSE requirements and applicable safety standards.
Supervise HVAC engineering contractors and package vendors delivering detailed engineering.
Monitor HVAC engineering progress against  schedule, cost, quality, and technical requirements .
Review and comment on contractor and vendor documentation for compliance with project specifications, SOR, design requirements, HSE regulations, and applicable international codes.
Develop and review HVAC technical deliverables, including  datasheets, calculations, specifications, P&IDs, layouts, schedules, and technical requisitions .
Ensure consistency and technical alignment of HVAC documentation and ITT packages.
Provide technical support for HVAC systems serving  hazardous and classified areas .
Coordinate HVAC engineering activities with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Civil/Structural, Piping, and other disciplines.
Participate in  3D model reviews, constructability reviews, and multidisciplinary design coordination .
Participate in  HAZOP and other project safety/design review activities .
Support  FATs, vendor inspections, equipment testing, and technical evaluations  as required.
Identify opportunities for  cost optimization, standardization, simplification, and design improvement .
Follow up on contractor/vendor comments and ensure timely incorporation and close-out.
Ensure HVAC engineering deliverables are complete, technically compliant, and suitable for  commissioning, handover, and operational takeover .
Support the project through the transition from Engineering into Construction and, as required, commissioning and handover activities.
Qualifications    Master’s degree / Bac+5 or equivalent  in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum  10 years of HVAC engineering experience  within Oil & Gas, LNG, EPC, petrochemical, or comparable large-scale industrial projects.
Proven experience in the engineering and design of  HVAC systems for hazardous/classified areas , including  Zone classification, ATEX, or equivalent requirements .
Strong knowledge of international HVAC and Oil & Gas standards, including  ASHRAE, NFPA, API, ISO , and other applicable industry standards and regulations.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving HVAC engineering documentation across  large, multi-building industrial projects .
Strong technical experience with HVAC  calculations, datasheets, specifications, P&IDs, layouts, technical requisitions, and vendor documentation .
Proven experience supervising and coordinating  engineering contractors and HVAC package vendors .
Experience managing contractor/vendor document review cycles, including technical comments, revisions, compliance verification, and close-out.
Familiarity with  FAT procedures, vendor inspections, equipment testing, and technical acceptance activities .
Experience participating in  HAZOP studies, multidisciplinary design reviews, 3D model reviews, and constructability assessments .
Demonstrated ability to take HVAC engineering deliverables through to  final documentation and project handover .
Previous experience in a  discipline lead, senior engineer, or supervisory role , with increasing scope and responsibility.
Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent professional certification  is preferred.
Fluent  English , both written and spoken.
Strong communication, coordination, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive  safety-first mindset  with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international project environment.
Willingness and availability to work  initially in Milan and subsequently at the Afungi project site in…