The Senior Ventilation Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering design, system integration, and technical oversight of advanced ventilation systems focused on airflow distribution, contaminant mitigation, and compliance with marine safety and environmental standards. This role plays a critical part in ensuring clean air delivery, effective smoke and gas extraction, and robust containment solutions across shipboard and offshore environments.
The position demands deep technical expertise, leadership in cross-disciplinary collaboration, and authority in regulatory and classification requirements for ventilation engineering in marine platforms.
Lead the design and engineering of complex ventilation systems for marine vessels and offshore facilities, covering all zones including accommodation, engine rooms, galleys, hazardous areas, and critical control spaces.
Perform advanced airflow modeling, pressure loss analysis, and ventilation simulations using CFD tools and design software.
Develop and approve P&IDs, airflow zoning maps, ducting layouts, fan schedules, and integration diagrams.
Define and oversee implementation of systems to manage toxic, flammable, or corrosive airborne contaminants, including gas detection response ventilation strategies.
Ensure all designs comply with IMO, SOLAS, ISO, ASHRAE, and classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV, BV) for shipboard air quality, temperature control, and fire/gas safety.
Provide subject matter expertise during HAZOPs, design reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning activities.
Manage technical evaluations and specification of fans, filtration units, explosion-proof dampers, silencers, ducting materials, and monitoring systems.
Support onboard inspection, testing, and balancing (TAB) of ventilation systems and troubleshooting of performance issues.
Lead multi-disciplinary design coordination with HVAC, fire protection, automation, and mechanical teams to ensure integrated system performance.
Mentor junior engineers, perform peer reviews, and uphold engineering quality standards across all ventilation deliverables.
Represent the organization in client meetings, classification society reviews, and regulatory submissions.
Complex Airflow and Hazard Control Engineering
– Develop and validate engineered solutions for control of smoke, CO₂, refrigerants, engine exhaust, VOCs, and fine particulates.
Regulatory and Safety Compliance Leadership
– Own the ventilation compliance process, including adherence to marine fire safety, gas containment, and environmental air quality regulations.
System Integration and Lifecycle Engineering
– Oversee end-to-end delivery of ventilation systems across new builds, conversions, and retrofits, ensuring lifecycle maintainability and redundancy.
Technical Leadership and Innovation
– Drive continuous improvement in ventilation system design approaches, material selection, and simulation techniques.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
8+ years of experience in design and implementation of ventilation systems, preferably in marine or offshore environments.
Proficiency with airflow modeling, duct design, pressure drop calculations, and use of simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, FDS, or STAR-CCM+.
In-depth knowledge of hazardous ventilation practices, explosion-proof designs, smoke control, and filtered overpressure protection systems.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, AVEVA Marine, and related design documentation tools.
Extensive experience with SOLAS, IMO codes, ASHRAE standards, ISO 15138, and classification society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s).
Strong leadership, documentation, and project execution capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in ventilation systems for naval vessels, LNG carriers, offshore platforms, or submarine environments.
Hands-on involvement with automated control systems for ventilation (e.g., integration with BMS, fire/gas interlocks).
Certified in HAZOP, FMEA, or ATEX compliance for hazardous areas.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) designation strongly preferred.