Residential New Construction Draftsman (HVAC)

Beyerairconditioningheating; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Beyer Air Conditioning & Heating is seeking a skilled assistant designer for residential HVAC design projects in Texas. You will support designers, estimators, sales, and field supervisors, performing load calculations, duct sizing, and equipment sizing using Manual J and AutoCAD.

You will also prepare plan take-offs, manage data in Excel, and participate in on-site job walks to ensure accurate, cost-effective installations. A 3+ year background in residential HVAC is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Residential Mechanical (HVAC) Design
• Experience with Manual J software and AutoCAD is preferred
• Knowledge of IECC and state mechanical codes for residential design

Responsibilities

• Assist the designer, estimator, sales department, and field supervisors on residential HVAC design projects
• Perform and review HVAC load calculations, duct sizing, and system sizing per ACCA standards
• Create HVAC layout drawings using AutoCAD and Manual J/D methods
• Prepare plan take-offs and procure materials and equipment for departments
• Organize work to meet milestones and manage data in Excel, shared folders, Teams, and Service Titan
• Conduct job walks and on-site meetings

Skills

HVAC Design

AutoCAD

Manual J

Wrightsoft

Excel

Tools

AutoCAD

Wrightsoft-Wrightdraw

RESCheck

REMrate

Job description

Summary

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

Benefits

• 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