Job Type

Full-time

Description

About L&S Mechanical

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, L&S Mechanical ("L&S") is a leading tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services in the Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia residential housing markets. Founded in 1985, L&S serves large production homebuilders in Dallas / Fort Worth, South Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin through its six production warehouses. Previously owned by management, L&S was acquired by The Sterling Group, a leading middle market private equity firm, in September 2021. L&S is the largest plumbing installer in Texas and has significant opportunity to grow its HVAC and electric offerings while also expanding into new geographies through acquisition and growing its nascent home services business.

The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm established in 1982. The Sterling Group specializes in acquiring controlling interests in companies across the manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services sectors, focusing on enterprises with valuations typically between $100 million and $1 billion. To date, the firm has sponsored 67 platform buyouts, along with numerous add-on acquisitions, contributing to a total transaction value exceeding $22 billion. Currently, The Sterling Group manages over $9.4 billion in assets.

Job Summary

As an HVAC Design Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from different geographic locations. This position plays a key role in the completion of new residential projects. You will be responsible for producing accurate HVAC Designs and load calculations based on floor plans and builder specifications. You must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and have a keen eye for detail. This position can be remote.

General Responsibilities

• Create Manual J heat load calculations, Manual S equipment selections, and Manual D HVAC duct layouts using Wrightsoft software.
• Ensure that calculations, selections, and designs comply with Energy Star requirements, ACCA recommendations, ASHRAE Standards, and AHRI certificates.
• Generate takeoffs to produce material/equipment lists for the estimating department to price and the starts department to initiate installation process.
• Utilize proprietary software to extract data to inform your HVAC designs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Wrightsoft and AutoCAD MEP
• General knowledge of the construction industry and building science
• Familiarity with MS Outlook and Excel
• Associate degree in Drafting and Design or similar field or technical trade school certification
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, such as working indoors for prolonged periods sitting at a workstation and viewing a monitor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• FSA with debit card
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid Vacation
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Annualized reviews for merit increases
• Potential for advancement

Salary Description

$45-70K