HVAC Design Engineer for Apex Airconditioning, New Zealand

Apex Airconditioning Ltd was incorporated in 2006 as a quality air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration product and services provider. Apex Air specialises in the design, installation, service & maintenance of commercial HVAC (Heat, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) Systems. Apex Air is 100% Kiwi owned and operated.
We have built our reputation by doing complex jobs and doing them to the highest standards.
Apex Air works with an emphasis on "building great partnerships" and is a forward-thinking commercial HVAC company based in Auckland with a network of associates throughout New Zealand.
Being a Registered IQP and Producer Statements author enables Apex Air to not only provide maintenance and service contracts but also provide solutions for Challenging HVAC design or commissioning related issues

HVAC design engineers perform various job duties based on the design and size of the heating, cooling and ventilation projects they work on, the type of property where HVAC systems are needed as per the requirement of the customers.

Role Requirements:
  
Joining the company as a Design Engineer, you will be responsible design/optimization/validation of the equipment to including selection of size, configuration, options, etc. of the HVAC equipment by reviewing the plans, specifications, original estimate and proposal. This position is responsible for delivering project design assignments within time and budget parameters while satisfying client contracts.

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.
• Design and plan layouts of equipment, duct, and piping systems.
• Drive the development of HVAC design from initial concept through construction drawing.
• Application engineering including but not limited to Sequence of operations, load calculations, psychometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and temperature control systems.
• Prepare project estimates for design, equipment, installation, labour, materials, and other related costs.
• Review and approve contractor bids, RFIs, submittals, and change requests.
• Evaluating possible cost savings and/or cost problems that will occur on various Engineering and design issues
• Engages in several levels of field engineering, assisting with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and commissioning.
• Validates project scope by reviewing documents, plans and specs; listing possible cost savings and problems; and validating quantities and configurations
• Support sales, project managers, and service department for all engineering related issues from project inception through closeout and warranty Client liaison.
• Load calculations, design and layout of equipment, duct and piping systems
• Optimizes expenses by negotiating prices with vendors for materials
• Obtains and validates sub-contractors submittals
• Proficiency with building codes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Other requirements
• 3+ years practical experience within the HVAC industry
• Qualifications as a Mechanical Engineer
• Sound electrical knowledge
• Maintains competitive advantage and stays abreast of industry trends
• Proactive approach to all tasks undertaken
• Conscientious, reliable team player
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including a high level of written English
• Good Communications Skills, both written and verbal
• Commercially astute
• Full clean driving License

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated based on the experience you bring to this role.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.


Recruiter Name:Ramesh Pindoria
Company:Apex Airconditioning Ltd
Address:4/8 Laidlaw Way, East Tamaki, Auckland,,New Zealand 2109
Website:http://www.apexair.co.nz
Telephone:+6492688461