HVAC Controls Design Specialist — Remote Option

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 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.