HVAC Draftsperson

Job Description

At Realcognita, we're committed to solving some of the industry's most pressing challenges in building administration, and empowering builders with the technologically advanced tools and resources they need to compete in an evolving industry. We're proud to have partnered with some of the world's largest, most prominent residential building companies, helping them scale up, reduce costs, and deliver projects on time and on budget. We're an experienced team of former builders, industry leaders, and experienced professionals located around the globe: Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, and the United States. Together, we're on a mission to empower visionary builders. We offer competitive pay and benefits in addition to working to develop you and your career through educational opportunities, training, and mentorship. Help us build the best company culture out there.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in HVAC industry, ideally as a draftsperson or mechanical engineer (2 years + ideal, but open to less experienced candidates who show potential)
• Can interpret construction drawings, house plans & associated documentation such as specifications and addenda
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering OR a degree recognized under the Philippines Technological Council Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET)
• Knowledge and application of heat transfer/heat load principles
• Knowledge and application of duct design principles
• Can interpret manufacturer technical data sheets and manuals
• Intermediate general computing skills (comfortable with MS Office & can navigate/learn new software programs easily)
• Intermediate MS Excel
• Experience with Plandroid drafting software highly advantageous
• Experience with Revit MEP or AutoCAD advantageous for future plans
• Knowledge or experience relating to residential air-conditioning in the Australian market advantageous (NCC & Australian Standards)
• Knowledge or experience with products from well-known unit manufacturers advantageous (Fujitsu, Samsung, Daikin, Rinnai, Hisense, Haier etc)
• Knowledge or experience with products from Australian duct equipment & controls manufacturers advantageous (Advantage Air or Polyaire)

Candidate Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Quick and keen learner
• Organized
• Math & engineering background
• Desire to provide high levels of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Can follow instructions and pre-existing procedures
• Can think "outside the box" when necessary
• Shows initiative

Job Responsibilities

• Design, draft & estimate bill of materials for ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning systems for Australian residential home builders (Class 1 buildings)
• Preliminary heat load assessment and equipment selection, typical system sizes will range between kW
• Draft basic preliminary layouts for client/homeowner to sign off, showing unit locations, outlet locations, controller locations, plus system details such as brand, capacity etc.
• Duct design/layout using Advantage Air or Polyaire equipment
• Compile bill of materials for projects that are ready for installation
• System balancing and static pressure calculations as required
• Provide Consolidated Energy with accurate information and fast turnarounds based on their requirements

Job Benefits

• Salary: based on experience and skillsets
• Work Set-up: Onsite @ BGC
• Vacation Leave/Sick Leave
• Mandatory Government Benefits/13th Month Pay
• Annual Appraisal & Birthday cash gift
• HMO upon hire