HVAC Design Engineer — Design-Build Projects

HOOPER; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooper is seeking an HVAC Designer to layout and design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for design-build projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards to deliver safe, reliable solutions. Primary responsibilities include producing construction documents, performing HVAC calculations, and coordinating with other trades.

This role is office-based with occasional field visits, requiring a 2-year drafting/design degree (or 4 years’ equivalent mechanical trades experience)

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking applied to HVAC design tasks.
• Ability to work in a team on multi-discipline projects.
• Familiarity with codes and standards governing HVAC design.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive HVAC systems (ductwork, piping, controls) per codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed construction documents, schedules, details, ductwork and piping specs.
• Perform HVAC calculations using CAD software to size ductwork and piping.
• Coordinate layouts with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades for proper system integration.
• Secure approvals from architects, engineers, owners, and authorities; maintain records.
• Communicate design issues, manage change orders, and assist with RFIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in drafting/design

4 years’ equivalent experience in mechanical trades

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

REVIT

REVIT MEP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hooper is seeking an HVAC Designer to layout and design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for design-build projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards to deliver safe, reliable solutions. Primary responsibilities include producing construction documents, performing HVAC calculations, and coordinating with other trades.

This role is office-based with occasional field visits, requiring a 2-year drafting/design degree (or 4 years’ equivalent mechanical trades experience)