Design Engineer - HVAC

Guardian Protection Products; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company Pension Plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco's design engineering team seeks a Design Engineer to assess project requirements, collect field data, and draft HVAC restoration solutions. You will determine design scope, evaluate existing systems, and coordinate with owner/facility staff to ensure projects are planned and constructed effectively.

The role requires AutoCAD drafting, EI certification with potential PE, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to travel out of state up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industry-specific experience.
• Experience with construction drafting in AutoCAD.
• EI certification with ability to obtain a PE license preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.
• Experience with a programming language (VBA, C#, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (Pro-Core, E-Builder, iAuditor, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to travel out of state up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site visits and assessments to understand project scope and requirements.
• Determines scope and designs HVAC restoration solutions via site visits and coordination with staff.
• Understands components and functions of existing mechanical systems being altered.
• Drives design and production tasks to enable restoration projects.
• Drafts construction documents and generates specifications for HVAC restoration projects.
• Uses in-house estimating tools to create project budgets.
• Assists the sales team with scope reviews and support as needed.
• Creates, maintains, and improves drafting tools and templates.
• Calculates estimated costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ensures smooth transition from design to project execution with technical guidance.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

MS Office

Travel up to 50%

Programming basics (VBA, C#)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

EI Certification

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Cloud platforms (Pro-Core, E-Builder, iAuditor)

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Design Engineer assesses project requirements, gathers technical field data, determines design requirements, selects appropriate equipment, and provides drafting of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) restoration projects. This role combines engineering expertise with drafting skills to ensure that projects are planned and constructed effectively.

Must live in Clearwater, Florida. Relocation package offered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts on-site visits and assessments to understand the specific scope and technical requirements of individual projects. This includes evaluating existing HVAC systems, identifying issues or challenges, and testing equipment performance.
• Determines scope and designs solutions for HVAC restoration projects via site visits and coordination with owner/facility staff.
• Understands components and functions of existing mechanical systems being altered or renovated.
• Exercises control over design and production tasks to enable HVAC restoration projects.
• Drafts construction documents and generates specifications for HVAC restoration projects.
• Utilizes in-house estimating tools to create project budgets.
• Assists the sales team with scope reviews and support as needed.
• Creates, maintains, and improves drafting tools and templates.
• Determines the estimated cost of HVAC projects. This includes calculating costs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and any other expenses associated with the project.
• Ensures a smooth transition from design to project execution, providing technical guidance and insights during and after construction.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industry-specific experience.
• Experience with construction drafting in AutoCAD.
• EI certification with the ability to obtain a PE license preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge preferred.
• Experience with a programming language (VBA, C#, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (Pro-Core, E-Builder, iAuditor, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to travel out of state up to 50% of the time.

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $91,000 and $113,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to:

• health insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company Pension Plan
• continuing education

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.