HVAC Designer
Job Responsibilities
1.Undertake the design of HVAC systems for various building types (offices, commercial, hotels, residential): heating/cooling sources, hydronic systems, air handling and distribution, ventilation, and smoke extraction.
2.Perform load calculations and energy efficiency checks strictly in accordance with RITE (Regulation of Thermal Installations in Buildings) and CTE DB HE (Energy Saving section), and compile energy performance reports.
3.Select equipment (chillers, heat pumps, boilers, AHUs, fan coil units, etc.) and produce water system schematics, ductwork layouts, and plant room details.
4.Use 3D design tools to coordinate services and communicate requirements (shafts, louvres, equipment foundations) to architectural and structural disciplines.
5.Write HVAC technical specifications and participate in equipment tendering and technical bid evaluations.
6.During construction, review contractor’s shop drawings and material submittals, and handle on-site commissioning and acceptance issues.
Job Requirements
1.Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, with a specialisation in HVAC.
2.Experience: 5+ years of local HVAC design experience in Spain; thorough knowledge of RITE and the energy efficiency clauses of CTE.
3.Software: Proficient in CYPE HVAC or similar load and system calculation tools; highly skilled in Revit MEP and AutoCAD. Experience with HAP or E20 is a plus.
4.Technical Skills: Able to independently perform cooling/heating load and hydraulic calculations; familiar with VRF, underfloor heating, chilled ceilings, etc. Knowledge of green certifications (LEED, BREEAM) is an advantage.
5.Skills: Possess valid structural design qualification certificate; able to independently complete discipline-specific design complying with European standards, and support BP submission and final project acceptance inspection.
6.Language: Fluent Spanish is essential; English level B2 or above , capable of reading international codes and vendor documentation.
7.Other: Detail-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to manage multiple sub-projects simultaneously.
