HVAC Lead Designer

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: HVAC Lead Designer

Company: KBR, Inc.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Engineering Design & Operations

Date Posted: 2026-05-28

Experience Level: 10+ Years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• This role is pivotal in the engineering design and operations of HVAC systems, requiring advanced technical expertise and leadership in a complex project environment.

• The Lead Designer will be responsible for independent application of advanced engineering techniques and decision-making on critical engineering problems.

• This position involves providing essential technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

• The role demands significant collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, representing KBR at technical conferences and negotiations.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is an engineering-focused design position, not directly within Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or GTM functions. The enhancement focuses on translating the provided HVAC design responsibilities into a structured job description format, highlighting leadership and technical depth relevant to an engineering context.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Independently apply advanced engineering techniques to HVAC system design and problem-solving, ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry best practices.

• Prepare comprehensive Air Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs) autonomously using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

• Develop detailed equipment layouts for critical HVAC components such as Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), blowers, and chillers.

• Create detailed 2D drawings for air side systems, including ducting and accessories, as project requirements dictate.

• Perform equipment modeling based on vendor data, ensuring accuracy and integration into the overall project design.

• Execute hands-on 3D modeling in E3D, specifically routing HVAC ducting and accessories for offshore projects, adhering to Air Flow Diagrams and PIDs.

• Extract General Arrangement (GA) drawings in PDMS for comprehensive project visualization and documentation.

• Support equipment selection and modeling processes in accordance with KBR's support standards.

• Generate accurate HVAC Material Take-Offs (MTOs) for procurement and project cost management.

📝 Enhancement Note: The primary responsibilities have been expanded to detail the technical outputs and processes involved in HVAC design, emphasizing the "lead" aspect through independent application and technical guidance. Specific software and diagram types are clarified for better understanding of the role's technical scope.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• Preferably a Diploma with a strong focus on HVAC design and modeling.

• While a diploma is preferred, significant relevant experience in commercial HVAC systems may be considered. Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HVAC designing and modeling activities.

• Specific experience within the Oil and Gas domain is highly desirable.

• Prior experience in Offshore projects will be considered a significant advantage. Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in HVAC system design principles and applications.

• Expertise in preparing Air Flow Diagrams and PIDs.

• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

• Hands-on experience with E3D modeling, including routing of ducting and accessories for complex projects.

• Experience in General Arrangement (GA) drawing extraction using PDMS.

• Proven ability to generate accurate HVAC Material Take-Offs (MTOs).

• Strong technical communication skills in English, enabling clear articulation of complex design concepts.

• Ability to act as a self-starter, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge or experience with S3D (Smart 3D) modeling software.

• Experience specifically with HVAC