HVAC CAD Designer

NE Tech Air•Boston, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Tech Air is seeking an HVAC CAD Designer in Boston, MA, to be a design partner in preconstruction, creating healthier spaces through cutting-edge air systems for schools, hospitals, labs, and more. This role is crucial for the company's goal of becoming the contractor of choice for complex jobs by 2035, emphasizing a standard of doing work right, finishing the job, and backing their builds. The company values adapting to project shifts, bringing full effort, building strong relationships, and owning the process and outcome of designs.

Requirements

3 to 7 years of HVAC design experience on commercial and industrial projects.
A background in sheet metal design.
Proficient in AutoCAD for air system design and construction document production.
Proficient in Revit for air system modeling.
A working command of airflow, capacities, loads, and duct sizing that holds up to client scrutiny.
Experience selecting HVAC equipment against design parameters and project requirements.
Experience coordinating routing and space with the electrical, plumbing, and architectural trades.
Comfortable working directly with an engineer of record and a client through preconstruction.
Able to travel by air for in-person preconstruction meetings, averaging about one trip a month.
Based within 45 to 60 minutes of the Scarborough or Raleigh office, or open to eastern U.S. remote arrangements.

Nice To Haves

Training is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Designing air systems from a blank page, including airflow, velocities, routing, ductwork sizing, volume and capacity settings, and equipment selection based on engineer of record parameters.
Translating load calculations into a complete air system model, ensuring duct sizing supports loads and routing meets capacity requirements.
Coordinating with electrical, plumbing, and architectural teams within the model to resolve multi-trade conflicts before they reach the field.
Producing complete construction document sets that the shop and field can build from directly, reflecting final design, resolved coordination, and sizing decisions.
Working directly with the engineer of record and client through preconstruction, attending design meetings, assisting with equipment selection, and independently sizing and laying out systems.
Traveling for in-person preconstruction meetings, averaging about one per month.