HVAC Specialist - HVAC
About the job
- An engineering degree with a building and/or energy specialization.
- At least five years of experience in a design office delivering HVAC and plumbing engineering services.
- Strong technical knowledge of building thermal systems, including building envelope and sustainable construction.
- Strong knowledge of building services and fluids, including HVAC and/or electrical systems.
- Ability to support and develop junior study engineers.
- Ability to work with suppliers, co-contractors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel regularly to meet clients.
- Coordinate and pilot studies carried out by engineers and junior technicians.
- Support the professional development of junior team members and propose improvements to methods, tools, processes, quality, and productivity.
- Carry out all design stages for HVAC and plumbing work packages.
- Design and size building fluid and thermal-treatment installations, including heating, ventilation, air treatment, and plumbing.
- Prepare calculation notes, technical specifications, project notices, and financial estimates.
- Act as the project manager’s right-hand support and provide regular reporting on each project.
- Participate in client meetings with the project manager.
- Vacation and profit-sharing bonuses are offered.
- A service vehicle is provided for client travel.
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