HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Engineering firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project planning

Area of specialization

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement