HVAC System Architect/Engineer (Chillers & Heat Pumps)

Smardt; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smardt is seeking a System Engineering Architect II to independently execute system engineering work packages for chiller and electrified heating systems, contributing to design, integration, testing and optimization.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure performance, efficiency and compliance targets are achieved, perform thermodynamic cycle analysis and system performance modeling, and lead prototype build support, commissioning and validation testing.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on HVAC/R system design experience.
• Experience with system-level specifications and performance targets.
• Prototyping, commissioning and validation testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute assigned system engineering work packages with minimal supervision.
• Develop system-level specifications, performance targets, and functional requirements.
• Perform detailed HVAC/R thermodynamic cycle analysis and chiller/heat-pump system performance modeling.
• Evaluate and select major chiller and HVAC system components to meet performance, efficiency, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Review and validate refrigerant and hydronic schematics, P&IDs, and equipment layouts for functionality, performance, and serviceability.
• Lead portions of prototype build support, commissioning, and validation testing.
• Analyze test results, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system-level issues.
• Contribute to process improvements and engineering efficiency initiatives.
• Support certification and compliance activities (e.g., UL, ASHRAE, ASME).

Skills

HVAC/R design

Thermodynamic analysis

Prototype build & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Smardt is seeking a System Engineering Architect II to independently execute system engineering work packages for chiller and electrified heating systems, contributing to design, integration, testing and optimization.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure performance, efficiency and compliance targets are achieved, perform thermodynamic cycle analysis and system performance modeling, and lead prototype build support, commissioning and validation testing.