HVAC Design & Commissioning Engineer (Commercial)

Engineering

K sh 160,000 – 250,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Thindigua / Fourways Junction (Kiambu Rd fringe) Overview: Designing HVAC for offices and retail space is never just about cold air; it’s about predicting how real people will feel in real rooms, under real loads. In this role, you become the engineer who turns architectural sketches into environments that stay comfortable at 2 p.m. on a packed shopping day and at 7 a.m. when only cleaners are around. Loads, selections, duct routes, hydronics, you own the technical backbone that makes a building breathe properly. On the sharper days, you’re deep in HAP models, testing assumptions, and balancing efficiency against capex. Other days you’re in ceiling voids, troubleshooting controls logic, explaining static pressure realities to contractors, and smoothing out the commissioning plan so TAB goes cleanly the first time. Your decisions ripple into utility bills, tenant satisfaction, and even future retrofit costs, so precision matters. Expect constant negotiation with architects and the broader MEP team, finding space for ducts that magically weren’t in the render, adjusting pipe runs, and keeping the acoustic footprint civilized. When commissioning time comes, you lead the dance: witness tests, trend logs, set-point policies, and the quiet pride of watching a system hit its comfort targets without energy waste. If you enjoy the blend of design discipline, field practicality, and the diplomacy needed to make multiple parties align, this role puts you right in that sweet spot. The growth path is clear: Senior HVAC Engineer → MEP Design Lead → Building Services Manager. Key Responsibilities: - Cooling/heating load calcs; equipment selection and schedules. - Ductwork/hydronic design; static balancing and controls logic. - Commissioning plans; TAB; witness tests; snag clearance. - Energy efficiency tweaks and set-point policies. - Produce as-builts, O&M manuals, client training. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Building Services; 3–5 yrs HVAC design & commissioning. Skills & Tools: - HAP/Carrier, AutoCAD/Revit, psychrometrics, TAB instruments. KPIs: - Comfort compliance, energy intensity, snag closure, and handover quality. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–250,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with the portfolio. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, CPD, professional fees. Growth Path: - Senior HVAC Eng → MEP Design Lead → Building Services Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.