Residential New Construction Assistant Designer

Beyer Air Conditioning and Heating; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Beyer Air Conditioning and Heating is seeking an experienced assistant designer to support the design team in residential HVAC projects. You will perform load calculations, duct sizing, and plan reviews for new constructions and remodels, using Wrightsoft and AutoCAD.

You will collaborate with construction and sales managers, handle material take-offs, and ensure drawings meet IECC codes and standards. On-site job walks and data management across tools are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Residential Mechanical (HVAC) Design
• Understand IECC and state mechanical codes for Residential Design
• Able to modify and adjust to software – Manual J Software, AutoCAD, Wrightsoft-Wrightdraw, RESCheck, REMrate, and Manual D
• Experience designing new custom residential home construction projects and remodels

Responsibilities

• Assist the designer, estimator, sales department, and field supervisors on HVAC design for residential projects.
• Perform and review HVAC load calculations, duct sizing, and system sizing per ACCA standards.
• Use Wrightsoft for Manual J8 calculations with current specifications.
• Create working drawings of HVAC layouts and duct design using AutoCAD.
• Take off quantities and procure materials/equipment for departments.
• Organize scope into milestones and manage project data in Excel, Job Folders, Teams, and Service Titan.
• Conduct Job Walks and attend on-site meetings.

Skills

Residential HVAC Design

Manual J Load Calculations

Duct Sizing

Plan Review

Excel

Project Coordination

Tools

Wrightsoft

Wrightsoft-Wrightdraw

AutoCAD

RESCheck

REMrate

Manual D

Job description

Reports to the RNC Lead Designer and Construction Manager. This position will entail the entire design process including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Manual J load Calculations, and Plan review and revisions for new construction projects and retro fit replacement projects. The assistant designer will also be responsible for providing equipment selection and sizing and will be working closely with Construction and Sales Managers to make sure needs are met. The focus will be on quality, efficient, and cost-effective design with an attempt to reduce cost where/when possible.

Duties

• Assists the designer, estimator, sales department, and field supervisors on matters related to designing new custom residential home construction projects and remodels.
• Perform and review HVAC load calculations, duct sizing, and system sizing per ACCA Standards
• Experience using Wrightsoft for performing Manual J8 (Load) calculations with the inclusion of current specification (builder and code specific)
• Design working drawings of HVAC layouts derived from Manual J load calculations, and Manual D duct design using AutoCAD or other drawing programs
• Be able to do plan Take offs and procurement of material and equipment for both departments
• Organize scope into major categories to determine primary timetable for deliverables/milestones.
• Manage and control all data through Excel, Job Folders, Teams, and Service Titan
• Job Walks and on site meetings

Requirements

• Candidate must have 3 years+ of relevant experience in Residential Mechanical (HVAC) Design
• Preferred experience: Able to modify and adjust to software – Manual J Software, AutoCAD, Wrightsoft-Wrightdraw, RESCheck, REMrate, and Manual D
• Understand current IECC and state mechanical codes for Residential Design

Qualities

• Positive “can do” attitude with a natural inclination to serve others
• Organized and efficient to anticipate the needs for jobs and use of time efficiently
• Diplomatic with strong communications skills with the ability to know when, what, and how to communicate with all stakeholders
• Strong character and integrity with a commitment to always doing the right thing
• Working for a company with a great reputation that cares about the needs of others
• Working with great people who are dedicated to doing a great job
• 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off