HVAC Engineer

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a major pharmaceutical project in Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and ongoing optimisation of HVAC systems within GMP-regulated manufacturing and laboratory facilities.

This position will play a key role in ensuring HVAC systems meet operational, quality, regulatory, and project requirements while maintaining compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, review, and implementation of HVAC systems for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities.
• Oversee HVAC installation activities and ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications and engineering standards.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and performance testing.
• Ensure cleanroom and controlled environment requirements are achieved and maintained.
• Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, protocols, and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, CQV, quality, manufacturing, and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot HVAC-related issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide technical guidance during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project planning, scheduling, risk assessments, and change control activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as an HVAC Engineer within the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom HVAC systems, air handling units (AHUs), airflow management, pressure cascades, and environmental controls.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical facility requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret P&IDs, HVAC schematics, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English language skills; Danish is advantageous but not essential.

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Cleanrooms and classified environments.
• USP/DSP facilities.
• API, fill-finish, or aseptic production environments.
• Large-scale capital expansion or brownfield projects.
• Working within cross-functional engineering and project teams.