Alex He

Curriculum vitae

Alex He

Mechanical Engineer · HVAC, building services and applications engineering

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with a Master's degree from the University of Adelaide and almost 10 years of experience across HVAC, building services consulting, technical sales and applications engineering in Australia and New Zealand.

Experienced in HVAC design, equipment selection, BIM coordination, commissioning, estimating and project delivery. Interested in digital engineering, smart buildings, energy management and sustainable building technologies.

Skills

Engineering
  • HVAC design
  • Carrier HAP
  • CAMEL
  • Hydronics
  • NZBC H1
  • AS 1668
  • BIM coordination
  • Commissioning
  • Estimating
Software
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Inventor
  • SolidWorks
  • ANSYS
  • MATLAB
  • Photoshop
Code & data
  • Python
  • C#
  • MySQL

Career history

Technical Applications Engineer

Dec 2024 – present

Fantech · Auckland

  • Performed ventilation calculations, equipment selection and system design in accordance with AS 1668 and New Zealand standards.
  • Provided technical training and guidance to the offshore engineering team in Vietnam while improving engineering workflows and documentation processes.
  • Conducted site commissioning for VSDs, sensors, car park ventilation systems, heat recovery units (HRUs) and associated control systems.

HVAC Sales Consultant

Apr 2024 – Nov 2024

HRV · Auckland

  • Prepared proposals, quotations and project documentation.
  • Maintained client relationships and coordinated installations.

Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Dec 2022 – Apr 2024

MEPS Building Engineers · Auckland

  • Designed HVAC, ventilation and hydraulic services for commercial, residential, education, aged-care and retail developments across New Zealand.
  • Performed heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, duct sizing, fan selection, air balancing and ventilation design using Carrier HAP and other engineering tools.
  • Prepared H1 energy-efficiency assessments, engineering calculations, Revit models, construction drawings, specifications and technical reports.
  • Coordinated mechanical services with architectural, structural, electrical and civil disciplines using BIM workflows and clash detection.
  • Conducted site inspections, construction quality assurance and design reviews to verify installations against project requirements and engineering intent.
  • Supported Revit families, BIM standards and engineering documentation to improve design consistency and efficiency.
  • Typical projects: New World Havelock North, Pigeon Mountain Primary School, Mainstream Tauriko Industrial Development, 770 Gladstone Road (Gisborne), Remuera Gardens, Pakuranga Park Care Units refurbishment, Elementum Building.

HVAC Sales Engineer

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Den Aircon · Melbourne

  • Designed HVAC systems and prepared quotations and cost estimates for residential and commercial projects.
  • Coordinated projects from tender to installation, including subcontractor management and site inspections.

Sales Engineer

Sep 2021 – Dec 2021

Edson Global · Melbourne

  • Prepared technical quotations and engineered HVAC, hydronic and domestic hot water systems for commercial projects.
  • Selected and sized chillers, AHUs, buffer tanks, pumps, expansion vessels and heat recovery systems while coordinating with contractors, consultants and overseas manufacturers.

Sales & Design Engineer

Jun 2020 – Sep 2021

Polyaire · Melbourne

  • Designed HVAC systems and prepared technical quotations for residential and commercial projects.
  • Assisted in the development and optimisation of internal engineering software and quotation systems.

Drafting Engineer

Feb 2019 – Feb 2020

DBL Engineering (Ofinac) · Melbourne

  • Led the design and delivery of diesel fuel storage tank projects from concept through installation in accordance with AS 1692 and AS 1210.
  • Produced engineering documentation, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, SigmaNEST CNC cutting layouts and manufacturing cost estimates.
  • Performed engineering analysis using SolidWorks and ANSYS and coordinated manufacturing activities.
  • Supported projects for major industrial, infrastructure and mining clients throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea.
  • Assisted in the design of industrial attenuators, silencers and fire-rated systems.

Mechanical Engineer

Jul 2017 – Dec 2018

Coldflow Airconditioning · Melbourne

  • Designed HVAC systems for residential, apartment and light commercial developments.
  • Prepared shop drawings, installation documentation and engineering calculations.
  • Conducted site inspections, commissioning and quality assurance activities.
  • Assisted with project coordination, procurement and technical training.

Education

Master of Engineering (Mechanical), The University of Adelaide2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Sichuan University of Science and Engineering2012
Bachelor of Management (Marketing), Sichuan University of Science and Engineering2012
Diploma of Information Technology, Aspire2 International2025
Diploma of Interpreting (English & Chinese), NAATI2016

Licences & certifications

Languages

English, Chinese

More

Project details are on the Portfolio page. The HVAC Quote Playbook shows how I approach estimating, with a worked example.