Job Opening: HVACR Design Engineer

Tradewinds Engineering Ltd; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank/public

Enhanced holiday after 2 years

Regular training & progression

Probation 3 months

Job summary

Tradewinds Engineering Ltd in Taunton is seeking an HVACR Design Engineer to join our Marine HVACR division. You will lead design projects from initial survey to delivery, creating 2D/3D drawings and providing technical support throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in Solidworks or AutoCad, meticulous documentation, and the ability to coordinate with clients and the Project Manager to meet time and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in HVACR design and drafting.
• Experience managing design projects from survey to completion.
• Excellent organisational and compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage new project enquiries from survey through to completion under the Project Manager.
• Create 2D/3D Solidworks/Autocad drawings or models.
• Carry out HVACR design reviews using suitable software.
• Define equipment sizing criteria and obtain supplier pricing.
• Produce technical manuals, schematics and electrical drawings.
• Oversee equipment quality control and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

HVACR design

Team collaboration

Tools

Solidworks

Autocad

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a HVACR Design Engineer here at Tradewinds Engineering Ltd.

• Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum


• 28 days holiday including bank and public holidays


• Enhanced holiday entitlement after 2yrs (additional 1 day per year up to max 4 days)


• Regular training & career progression


• 3-month probationary period

Due to the expansion of our Design department an opportunity has arisen for a HVACR Design Engineer to join our Marine HVACR Engineering company based near Taunton in Somerset.

Our company provides air conditioning and refrigeration services to the marine and offshore industry, working with clients who are predominantly in the superyacht or oil and gas sectors. We are looking for a self-motivated, ambitious and highly organised HVACR Design Engineer to assist with the development of our Marine and Oil & Gas design and installation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong proven track record of project management, HVACR design and drafting skills.

The role will require excellent organisational, compliance and engineering skills along with the ability to oversee projects from initial survey and quotation, through to completion, under the guidance of our Project Manager. You will provide design and technical support throughout the project lifespan, including document pack creation. Creativity, accuracy, attention to detail, precision and diligence will be just some of the qualities required to thrive in this role.

You will be designing Chiller and Provision systems, so a strong background in Solidworks or Autocad is essential as you will be creating 3D models of the components for fabrication. Detailed documentation will also need to be provided for each project.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage new project enquiries from initial survey through to completion, under the guidance of our Project Manager


• Creation of 2D or 3D Solidworks/Autocad drawings or models


• Carry out mechanical HVACR design reviews using HVAR analysis software


• Define the equipment selection and sizing criteria. Obtain pricing from suppliers


• Creation of technical manuals, schematic and electrical drawings


• Oversee the quality control of equipment


• Contribute to the delivery of work packages and design solutions, scope of works, bill of materials, risk assessments and all relevant documentation


• Review and originate design solutions which comply with specifications and user requirements; safety requirements; Legislation; British Standards, Oil & Gas Standards; Codes of Practice and good engineering principles to agreed time, cost and quality requirements


• Communicate with the clients on project status jointly with our Project Manager


• Creation of quotations and management of costs to ensure the project is delivered both on time and budget.


• Project management of design works and oversee the project delivery


• Experienced in 2D and 3D drawing software including AUTOCAD, Solidworks or equivalent


• Experience with HVACR or similar heat load software.


• Ability to work independently and within a team environment


• Excellent people and project management skills


• Highly organized and methodical


• Excellent attention to detail with experience of working in a compliance orientated role


• Microsoft Office – including word, excel and power point experience


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral