Lead HVAC design team of 3-5 engineers for building services projects in Pune. End-to-end design, client coordination, site visits.

About the Company

Weekday is a specialized talent platform that connects skilled professionals with leading companies across India. The client for this role is a well-established ancillary services provider that delivers comprehensive building services and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) solutions. Their expertise spans HVAC design, fire protection, plumbing, and electrical systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. With a strong presence in Pune and multiple project sites across India, they are known for delivering high-quality, energy-efficient designs for complex building services projects.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. HVAC Design Engineer to lead a team of 3–5 engineers while taking ownership of end-to-end HVAC design responsibilities across a diverse range of building services projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, project coordination capabilities, client management skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality designs within defined timelines and commercial requirements. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position based in Pune, Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 HVAC design engineers and oversee their day-to-day technical activities.
• Take ownership of complete HVAC design responsibilities for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Review and validate designs, calculations, drawings, documentation, and deliverables prepared by design engineers.
• Prepare and explain Design Basis Reports (DBRs), technical documents, drawings, and other design deliverables to clients, architects, and co-consultants.
• Incorporate project-specific requirements and client feedback into design documents and obtain necessary approvals.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project meetings and take responsibility for project-related technical communication and follow-ups.
• Conduct periodic site visits to address technical challenges, resolve site-related issues, and ensure design intent is implemented correctly.
• Communicate critical project decisions and technical updates to team members and maintain proper documentation.
• Monitor project progress and ensure assigned engineering and drafting activities remain on schedule.
• Ensure projects are effectively managed across design, drafting, execution, documentation, and commercial aspects.
• Support billing and payment follow-ups while keeping management and accounts teams updated on project status.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Identify potential business opportunities through existing client and professional networks.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, performance management, and retention of engineering and drafting team members.
• Drive productivity, technical quality, and continuous improvement within the HVAC engineering team.

Requirements

• Strong experience in HVAC Design and Engineering for building services projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage HVAC design responsibilities across multiple projects.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers and draftsmen.
• Strong understanding of HVAC design principles, engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with clients, architects, and co-consultants.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to undertake periodic site visits and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, timelines, and commercial awareness.

Tech Stack

• HVAC Design Software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, HAP, Carrier E20-II, or similar)
• HVAC Engineering Principles
• HVAC Project Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Client Management
• Building Services Design

HVAC Design HVAC Engineering HVAC Project Coordination Team Leadership Client Management Building Services Design AutoCAD Revit MEP

Not explicitly mentioned, but typical for mid-senior engineering roles in Pune (health insurance, paid time off, performance bonus, professional development) can be assumed.