hvac technical designer

Are you an experienced building systems professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to balance your expertise in technical drafting with cost analysis within a stable, human-centric, and growing organization? Are you motivated by high-value private projects in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors? If you are looking for a collaborative work environment based on the North Shore where your technical skills will truly make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

In summary, a leading specialized contractor in ventilation and air treatment is seeking a qualified professional to fill a permanent, full-time position as an hvac technical designer. In this hybrid and strategic role, you will divide your time between developing technical ventilation concepts and estimating projects. This position perfectly bridges office engineering with field reality through regular site visits, allowing you to see your designs come to life.

Advantages
Joining our team as an hvac technical designer on the North Shore offers you an exceptional work environment with a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package:

Attractive financial compensation: A base salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 per year, tailored to your experience, with additional performance-based bonus opportunities.

Generous time off: Benefit from 5 weeks of vacation per year right from your start date to ensure a premium work-life balance.

Flexible schedule: A hybrid work model that respects your personal life, balanced with primary presence at our North Shore office and on job sites.

Comprehensive health coverage: A complete group insurance plan to protect you and your family's health.

Wellness allowance: An annual budget of $500 dedicated entirely to your health, fitness, or sports activities.

Professional development: Access to customized training programs and continuous development opportunities to enhance your technical knowledge.

Warm corporate culture: A welcoming workplace focused on respect, fun, cross-departmental collaboration, and active social events like after-work gatherings and holiday parties.

Responsibilities
As an hvac technical designer, your daily routine will be dynamic and divided into clear, impactful technical responsibilities:

Technical design (60%): Develop complete ventilation and air conditioning concepts and perform regular site visits on the North Shore to ensure technical compliance.

Cost estimation (30%): Perform cost analysis, material take-offs, and prepare detailed bids for private projects ranging from $10k to over $900k.

Knowledge transfer (10%): Share your technical expertise and provide ongoing guidance to the project management team.

Software utilization: Use AutoCAD and Planswift daily to design, measure, and estimate project requirements accurately.

Qualifications
To thrive in this role as an hvac technical designer, you should meet the following criteria:

A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in design and estimation specifically within the ventilation industry.

Mandatory experience working for a specialized subcontractor or a general contractor (profiles coming exclusively from consulting engineering firms will not be considered).

A college diploma (DEC) in building systems engineering, a vocational diploma (DEP) in building drafting, industrial drafting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong autonomy, technical rigor, and a highly collaborative mindset.

Excellent communication skills to easily explain and popularize complex technical concepts for internal project teams.

Summary
Are you interested in this career opportunity within a stimulating and structured environment as an hvac technical designer?

Please contact me by email at tristan.henley@randstad.ca to discuss this opportunity or other available roles.

We currently have several open positions across Quebec. Let's talk about it in complete confidentiality!

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