How to become hvac engineer?!
How to become hvac engineer?!
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Hi guys,
I want to start my career as a hvac engineer therefor I have started reading and updating myself by sources that I find in the internet.
I have some basic information about heating and cooling systems like I am familiar with chiller and its equipment(compressors, condenser, evaporator and cooling tower(for water cooled)), air handling units, fan coils,VAV and I know how they work. I learnt Revit mep by myself for designing hvac systems and I believe it is enough to start a job.
I have sent my cv to some companies but It has not worked yet. I talked with one of the companies and explained him about things that I know, but he asked me if I can calculate the loads for building and choose the system and equipment?!
How do you guys choose chiller, AHU and other hvac equipment? I have seen lots of theories but all were for calculating manually.
Do you use any software for selecting the hvac equipment and calculating the related theories? Do you use Revit for load calculation?
Would you please address some sources for system design and equipment selection method in hvac?
What is your suggestion for me? what should I read and add to my knowledge to make my CV more attractive for a company?
I want to start my career as a hvac engineer therefor I have started reading and updating myself by sources that I find in the internet.
I have some basic information about heating and cooling systems like I am familiar with chiller and its equipment(compressors, condenser, evaporator and cooling tower(for water cooled)), air handling units, fan coils,VAV and I know how they work. I learnt Revit mep by myself for designing hvac systems and I believe it is enough to start a job.
I have sent my cv to some companies but It has not worked yet. I talked with one of the companies and explained him about things that I know, but he asked me if I can calculate the loads for building and choose the system and equipment?!
How do you guys choose chiller, AHU and other hvac equipment? I have seen lots of theories but all were for calculating manually.
Do you use any software for selecting the hvac equipment and calculating the related theories? Do you use Revit for load calculation?
Would you please address some sources for system design and equipment selection method in hvac?
What is your suggestion for me? what should I read and add to my knowledge to make my CV more attractive for a company?





RE: How to become hvac engineer?!
RE: How to become hvac engineer?!
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Something else you will want to start reading is building codes and standards. Building codes are expensive to buy on your own, so go to your library and starting getting familiar, once you find a job your company should have a copy on hand. Specific standards to start becoming familiar with are ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 90.1; there are others but these 2 are biggies. Don't have to know these super well, but what's in them and what they provide guidance for.
Carrier System Design Manual is a go-to resource for many HVAC engineers.
There's a lot that goes into designing an HVAC system and every building is different; this is why you need to work under the guidance of a PE for a few years as you learn the ins and outs of HVAC design.
Be up front and honest with potential employers, let them know your expectations and career goals.
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You might also see if you can get familiar with the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association. ( SMACNA), they produce a set of standards for the construction of ducting.
B.E.
You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.
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The basic priciples in the reference material we've given you already are applicable regardless of your location in the world.
However none of them will tell you the best proctices for Norway. The simple fact is that some things simply cannot be taught in a classroom or read in a book. That's where working under another engineer for 5-6 years comes to effect.