HVAC - Mechanical Design Engineer

About the company:

Utopia is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets.

At Utopia, we’re building more than properties — we’re crafting extraordinary experiences. Founded in 2023, our in-house architectural firm, Utopia Design, is at the heart of our mission to create a global portfolio of luxurious, high-end hospitality destinations. As part of a growing real estate development group, Utopia Design brings bold vision and innovative thinking to every project we take on.

We’re a young, ambitious team driven by creativity, excellence, and the belief that great design transforms the way people live, travel, and connect. From concept to completion, we’re reimagining what luxury means in today’s world — and we’re just getting started.

If you're passionate about design, architecture, and shaping the future of global hospitality, we invite you to grow with us.

About the role:

We are looking for dynamic and experienced Design Engineers to support ongoing design development of several luxury projects worldwide focusing on boutique hospitality assets.

This role requires a creative and technical professional who can deliver efficient and innovative engineering solutions while maintaining the aesthetic and functional standards expected in luxury developments.

In this role, you will be responsible for design development of luxury villas and boutique hotels engineering systems. You should be able to work independently throughout the day, coordinate with the team when needed, and deliver intermediate results weekly. You will report to a MEP design manager, but collaborate with the entire design team, including but not limited to architects, interior designers, structural engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives.

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, be punctual, detail-oriented, self-organized, and motivated to deliver quality results.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in Civil or Building Engineering with a concentration in HVAC and mechanical systems
• Between 5 to 10 years of engineering design experience working for a design consultancy or a general contractor
• Experience in high-end hospitality projects, like 5-star hotels and private villas

Responsibilities:

• Design engineering systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local building codes and industry standards
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly into the overall project
• Proactively participate in spatial coordination with architectural and structural model, research efficient methodologies, equipment, systems to secure the initial design intent and high-end user experience
• Timely resolve technical issues and challenges during the design phase
• Lead the development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications using CAD and BIM tools, with the support of BIM modelers
• Perform load calculations, energy modeling, and system sizing to optimize performance and energy efficiency
• Oversee equipment selection, ensuring it aligns with project requirements and sustainability goals
• Provide input during value engineering discussions to achieve the best balance between cost, quality, and performance
• Supervise the design development, review and approve deliverables of third party designers, consultants, surveyors
• Stay updated on the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to HVAC systems in the luxury and hospitality sectors

CV Requirements:

• Degree in Civil or Building Engineering with a concentration in HVAC and mechanical systems
• 8 to 15 years of experience in design consultancy or general contractor
• Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal
• Good to have:
• Spanish
• Experience in projects in the Caribbean region