HVAC Specialist
About the job
- An engineering degree with a specialization in building and/or energy.
- At least 6 years of experience in HVAC or climate-engineering design on residential, commercial, and/or public-works projects.
- Experience using computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD.
- Experience using regulatory calculation tools such as Perrenoud or Pléiades Comfie.
- Provide HVAC and climate-engineering expertise to project teams from preliminary phases through project handover.
- Support project managers in preparing technical and financial HVAC responses to public and private tenders.
- Review and control technical documents produced internally or by partners, consult suppliers and construction companies, and produce HVAC documents and associated estimates as needed.
- Analyze and control written and graphic HVAC documents prepared by project-management teams.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, system consistency across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and renewable energy, and optimization of proposed solutions.
- Draft technical specifications for the HVAC discipline, produce or validate plans, and prepare quantity and cost schedules for HVAC packages during the design phase.
- Transmit tender documents to the Procurement team and participate in the technical analysis of bids.
- Support construction leads with HVAC execution and technical coordination activities.
- Contribute to the Quality Assurance Plan and implement commissioning processes for installations.
- Periodically inspect proper execution of HVAC work, assist with subcontractor coordination, and participate in pre-handover inspections, warranty-period activities, and after-sales service.
- Serve as the company’s technical reference for HVAC construction work, maintain technical and regulatory monitoring, and participate in team training and skills development.
- Analyze the company’s construction-work needs within the Procurement and Cost Estimating team.
- Source and select suppliers and subcontractors for project services.
- Rigorous work habits, strong synthesis skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and precisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
About the company
ALTEREA is an energy engineering firm that helps clients manage the energy, environmental, and digital transition of buildings and territories. It offers consulting, studies, project management assistance (AMO), and project management (MOE) to improve energy and environmental performance, covering audits, design, supervision of work, and project acceptance for renovations, asset optimization, and new construction. The company operates from Nantes with eight agencies across France and more than 400 employees, and is part of the ALTYN group, which provides end-to-end support through ten specialized companies. Since 2022, ALTEREA has been a mission-led company focused on contributing to the energy, environmental, and digital transition of buildings, cities, and territories.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$5.5M
Headquarters
Nantes, France
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Le Cèdre renewed ALTEREA's contract reference in late 2025, extending channel access.
- The Department of Nord awarded four-year GTB modernization work starting in 2027.
- 2026 site content centers on heatwaves, simplification decrees, and ANRU 3 demand.
What critics are saying
- Public-contract dependence exposes revenues to municipal budget delays and procurement cycles.
- OpenProcurements shows only narrow recent wins, including Valenciennes and Saint-Nazaire bids.
- Energy-transition consulting faces commoditization if larger integrators bundle design, works, and financing.
What makes ALTEREA unique
- ALTEREA won Nord GTB engineering work worth €567,861 in April 2026.
- Its ALTYN backing gives access to consulting, engineering, services, and works capabilities.
- Nine agencies across France and 400-plus employees support national public-sector delivery.
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Benefits
- Meal Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Holidays
- Profit Sharing