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Air Conditioning Engineer

房地产、建筑·建筑、规划设计

Air conditioning engineers design, supervise installation, select equipment, and commission HVAC systems for buildings, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.

Daily work

  • 01Review architectural drawings and develop HVAC system design plans
  • 02Conduct on-site inspections to ensure construction meets design specifications
  • 03Calculate cooling loads and select appropriate equipment models
  • 04Prepare technical proposals and bidding documents
  • 05Coordinate schedules with HVAC subcontractors and suppliers
  • 06Commission air handling units, chillers, and other equipment

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • HVAC design software (e.g., CAD, Revit MEP)
  • Load calculation and equipment selection techniques
  • Reading and drafting construction drawings
  • Project management and schedule control
  • Knowledge of national codes and standards

Soft skills

  • Detail-oriented and patient
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Stress tolerance, adaptable to construction sites
  • Teamwork spirit
  • Problem analysis and solving ability

Best suited for

Suitable for those who enjoy technical practice, attention to detail, shifting between site and office, organized and responsible.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who dislike repetitive work, hate strict regulations, are not good at dealing with people, or are insensitive to indoor comfort.

Salary (monthly)

18KMedian
Bottom 10KTop 30K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Stability4
AI Resistance4
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Major Relevance3
Competition3

MBTI Fit

ISTJESTJINTJISTPENFP
High growthHigh intensityStableAI-resistant

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.