Design Specialist

PHS Canada; Kirkland; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PHS Canada is seeking a Design Specialist to join our Design team to strengthen our expertise in high-performance HVAC control systems. You will design sequences of operation, manage instrumentation, and prepare detailed documentation for data centers, biotech, and pharmaceutical operations.

You will coordinate with internal teams and clients, advise on control design and integration, and ensure designs meet budget and schedule targets. French communication is essential; English is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of HVAC controls, instrumentation, or industrial automation experience.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, Modbus, BACnet protocols (serial/TCP).
• Proficiency with CAD-based design tools (AutoCAD or equivalent) and Windows OS.
• Strong troubleshooting of control system hardware and networks.
• French written and spoken; English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sequences of operation for HVAC control systems in industrial and mission-critical applications.
• Manage engineering and instrumentation aspects of HVAC and related mechanical systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including submittals, testing procedures, network schematics, and P&ID layouts.
• Coordinate design deliverables with internal teams, project managers, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical advisor to clients and contractors on control design and integration issues.
• Ensure project designs align with budget, schedule, and performance targets.
• Gather data for seamless integration of control equipment into the overall system architecture.

Skills

HVAC controls

Instrumentation

Industrial automation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or engineering diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Windows OS

Job description

PHS Canada is looking for a Design Specialist to join our Design team and strengthen our technical expertise in high-performance HVAC control systems. Reporting to the Design Supervisor, this position plays a key role in the design, documentation, and integration of control systems for HVAC and mechanical systems used in mission-critical environments such as data centers, biotechnology facilities, and pharmaceutical operations.

What you bring to the table

• Design and develop sequences of operation for HVAC control systems in industrial and mission-critical applications.
• Manage all engineering and instrumentation aspects of HVAC and related mechanical systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including submittals, testing procedures, network schematics, and P&ID layouts.
• Select appropriate instrumentation and control components based on technical specifications and application requirements.
• Coordinate design deliverables and schedules with internal engineering teams, project managers, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical advisor to clients and contractors, providing clear and accurate communication on control design and integration issues.
• Ensure project designs align with budget, schedule, and performance targets.
• Gather and organize data for seamless integration of control equipment into overall system architecture

Essential skills and qualifications to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HVAC controls, instrumentation, or industrial automation systems.
• Strong working knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus, and BACnet (serial and TCP/IP).
• Proficiency with CAD-based design tools (AutoCAD or equivalent) and Microsoft operating systems.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot control system hardware and networks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in French; English proficiency is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to travel periodically (up to 10%) to engineering offices and project sites as required.

Work Location:

Quebec - Possibility of remote work, subject to the candidate’s location

About Us

PHS Canada is a systems automation provider specializing in HVAC and mechanical control systems for industrial and mission-critical environments. We deliver high-performance solutions for data centers, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring reliability, precision, and efficiency. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to innovative projects that power essential industries across Canada.