Junior HVAC Engineer - Site Inspector

Artelia-; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Structured training

Mentoring from seniors

International team

Job summary

Artelia Group in Milan is seeking a Junior HVAC Site Inspector to join the Industry Division on a major microelectronics project. You will develop skills in construction supervision, site inspection, and quality control of HVAC systems in a high-tech industrial setting.

The role offers on-site work at the Agrate Brianza construction site with international collaboration, a permanent or VAT-registered contract, and an indicative gross salary of €35,000–€45,000 per year, plus development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical/energy/HVAC-related fields.
• Experience in HVAC engineering, site supervision or commissioning is appreciated.
• Ability to read drawings, hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Excellent command of Italian; good English (B2).
• MS Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support site supervision and inspection for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Verify installations comply with project documentation, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor progress of air handling and thermal fluid systems in cleanrooms.
• Inspect air handling units (AHUs), ventilation, chilled water and hot water networks, and associated utilities.
• Support quality control activities for HVAC installations and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out regular site inspections to verify construction progress and installation quality.
• Assist in analysis and resolution of technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Prepare technical progress, inspection, and non-conformance reports.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractors, suppliers, clients, and project teams.
• Support testing, commissioning and acceptance activities for HVAC systems.
• Perform site checks in compliance with safety procedures.
• Interact daily with an international team using English.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

English B2

Italian language

Excel

Reading drawings

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Energy Engineering

Building services engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM environments

Job description

We are an engineering group and a major player in the fields of buildings, water, energy, industry and mobility.

Wholly owned by our employees, we are united by a shared passion: a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and delivering with commitment.

Our 11,000 employees across more than 40 countries create solutions every day for a positive future, addressing key challenges for both people and the planet. Our teams remain human-sized, fostering close relationships, day-to-day collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experience.

To make this job advertisement easier to read, inclusive writing has not been used. Any masculine terms are intended to refer equally to women, men and non-binary people

Job Description

For our Industry Division, we are looking for a Junior HVAC Site Inspector to join a major industrial project in the microelectronics sector, based in Milan.

We are seeking a bright, curious, and field-oriented professional interested in developing skills in construction supervision, site inspection, and quality control of HVAC systems within a high-tech industrial environment.

The successful candidate will join an international multidisciplinary team involved in the construction of new cleanrooms for the microelectronics industry, working daily with professionals from various technical disciplines.

Supported by senior specialists, the selected candidate will progressively gain autonomy in the inspection, verification, and acceptance of complex HVAC and utility systems.

What You Will Do

• Support site supervision and inspection activities related to HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Verify the compliance of installations with project documentation, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor the progress of works related to air handling systems, particularly for cleanroom environments, as well as thermal fluid production and distribution systems.
• Participate in the inspection of air handling units (AHUs), ventilation systems, chilled water and hot water networks, and associated utilities.
• Support quality control activities for HVAC installations and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out regular site inspections to verify construction progress and installation quality.
• Assist in the analysis and resolution of technical issues arising during construction and commissioning phases.
• Prepare technical progress, inspection, and non-conformance reports.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractors, suppliers, clients, and project teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities for HVAC systems.
• Perform site checks in compliance with safety procedures.
• Interact daily with an international team using English.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or HVAC-related disciplines.
• Alternatively, a degree specializing in building services engineering or mechanical systems.
• Previous experience (0 to 3 years) in HVAC engineering, site supervision, commissioning, or utility systems engineering would be appreciated.
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems, air handling systems, and thermal fluid production and distribution systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Excellent command of Italian.
• Good written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Availability to work on a permanent basis at the Agrate Brianza (MI) construction site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience, even limited, in HVAC engineering, construction supervision, commissioning, or owner's engineering.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of BIM environments and methodologies.Construction site safety training.
• Experience or interest in cleanroom, semiconductor, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data center projects.
• Excellent command of Italian and English.
• Knowledge of French would be considered an advantage.

Key Personal Attributes

• Strong interest in site-based activities.
• Accuracy and technical rigor.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Team spirit and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Technical curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.

Additional Information

• Permanent employment contract or freelance collaboration (VAT-registered contractor), depending on the preference of the selected candidate.
• Indicative gross annual salary: €35,000 - €45,000.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major industrial project focused on the construction of cleanrooms for the microelectronics sector.
• Structured training and professional development programme.
• Ongoing support and mentoring from senior automation and project management professionals.
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in control and supervisory systems used in advanced industrial facilities.
• Opportunity to work daily within an international multidisciplinary team.
• Potential for future growth on national and international industrial projects within the Artelia Group.
• Dynamic, merit-based work environment focused on skills development and professional growth
• Working arrangements: Full-time on-site presence at the construction site.

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