Design Engineer – Mechanical (HVAC)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 28, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job reference
1277798
Location
Kingston, Jamaica
Sector
Infrastructure
Function
Other
Employment type
Permanent
Date published
July 28, 2026
Airswift is seeking a Design Engineer - Mechanical (HVAC) at an engineering and services company in Kingston - Jamaica specializing in building installations, with a focus on air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and ventilation systems.
Design Engineer - Mechanical (HVAC) to take end-to-end engineering ownership of building services projects from estimation and design review through shop drawings, quality control, as-built documentation, and final handover.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering & Project Delivery
- Lead mechanical (HVAC) engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle
- Act as the technical authority for HVAC system design, coordination, and execution support
- Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, cost-efficient, and aligned with site realities
Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Support estimating during tender stages by reviewing drawings, specifications, and scope
- Provide technical input, system selections, and value engineering options
- Validate engineering assumptions used in pricing and proposals
Design Review & Shop Drawings
- Prepare and review HVAC layouts, calculations, and system selections
- Review consultant designs and identify constructability risks, gaps, and clashes
- Prepare and/or review mechanical shop drawings suitable for construction
Submittals & Procurement Support
- Prepare complete technical submittal packages for consultant/client approval prior to procurement
- Ensure submittals meet specifications and contract requirements
- Provide technical support to procurement teams post-approval
Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Prepare detailed shop-drawing-based Bills of Materials, including all materials required for execution
- Ensure quantities are accurate, coordinated, and procurement-ready
Quality Control & Site Support
- Provide engineering QC oversight during construction
- Review site feedback, inspection reports, and photos
- Resolve technical issues, non-conformances, and installation deviations
As-Built & Handover
- Review and validate as-built drawings and final engineering documentation
- Support smooth project close-out and handover from an engineering standpoint
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience in HVAC / Building Mechanical Systems
Proven experience in project delivery, from conception to final handover
ABOUT AIRSWIFT
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.
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