Applications Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a fast-growing local startup focused on advanced sustainable heating and cooling technologies and is seeking an HVAC Applications Engineer to join its growing team in Minneapolis, MN.

This highly visible role sits between engineering, sales, operations, and R&D, translating complex concepts into practical customer solutions and supporting system integration, proposals, and field activities across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3–10+ years of experience in HVAC systems, mechanical systems engineering, renewable energy systems, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience with proposals, technical sales support, or applications engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of renewable HVAC systems into building infrastructure.
• Coordinate system applications involving pumps, valves, sensors, and controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, operations, and R&D teams.
• Assist with technical proposals, submittals, and customer documentation.
• Develop schematics, installation guides, and training materials.
• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-facing communication

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

HVAC Applications Engineer - Renewable Systems

Minneapolis, MN | Direct Hire | $115-135k

Konik is partnering with a fast-growing local startup focused on providing advanced sustainable heating and cooling technologies and is seeking an HVAC Applications Engineer to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven, scaling organization developing innovative energy systems that significantly reduce carbon emissions across commercial, industrial, and multi-family facilities.

This is a highly visible, cross-functional engineering role positioned between engineering, sales, operations, and R&D. The Applications Engineer will help integrate complex renewable systems into customer environments while translating technical engineering concepts into practical, customer-facing solutions.

HVAC Applications Engineer – Renewable Systems Responsibilities:

• Support the integration of renewable an HVAC systems into customer mechanical infrastructure and building systems
• Coordinate system applications involving pumps, valves, sensors, controls packages, flow requirements, and mechanical integration
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, operations, and R&D teams throughout project development and execution
• Assist with technical proposals, submittals, presentations, and customer-facing documentation
• Translate highly technical engineering and R&D information into practical customer-facing materials, specifications, and internal communication tools
• Develop technical documentation, including schematics, installation guides, operational documentation, and training materials
• Support field activities including startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Assist with performance calculations, system analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across HVAC applications

HVAC Applications Engineer – Renewable Systems Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 3–10+ years of experience in HVAC systems, mechanical systems engineering, renewable energy systems, applications engineering, controls integration, or related technical environments
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or related CAD platforms
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience supporting customer proposals, technical sales support, or working in applications engineering functions is preferred

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401 (k) with Employer Match

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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