HVAC Engineer

About the role

Location: Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181. Hire Type: Direct Hire. Seeking an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to design HVAC systems for a variety of projects, primarily commercial office buildings and retail spaces. Additional project types may include industrial facilities, laboratories, medical clinics, and educational buildings. This role will focus heavily on HVAC design engineering, including load calculations, field surveys, duct design, equipment selection, specifications, drafting, and code reviews. Candidates with experience across multiple project types are welcome, and candidates with management experience will also be considered. The position emphasizes HVAC system design rather than data center-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for commercial and other building projects.
• Perform HVAC load calculations using HAP.
• Conduct field surveys and evaluate project requirements.
• Complete duct design and related calculations.
• Develop project specifications and select appropriate equipment.
• Perform drafting using AutoCAD.
• Review applicable engineering codes and standards.
• Support projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant HVAC engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including ASHRAE, IMC, and IECC.
• Experience working through all phases of a project.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD drafting.
• Experience designing HVAC systems, preferably for commercial office buildings and retail spaces.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Pay

$85,000+ (Higher compensation available based on experience)