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.
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