System Engineering Architect (HVAC Systems)

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

The System Engineering Architect II independently executes system engineering work packages for chiller and electrified heating systems. This role contributes to system design, integration, testing, and optimization while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure performance, efficiency, and compliance targets are achieved.Direct, hands-on experience in chiller or HVAC/R system design is required

• 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).