Residential New Construction Assistant Designer

Duties

• Assists the designer, estimator, sales department, and field supervisors on matters related to designing new custom residential home construction projects and remodels.
• Performs and reviews 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 takeoffs 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: 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.