HVAC Design Engineer - Field-Driven Growth Path

Thomas Brooke International; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Brooke International is seeking an experienced HVAC engineer to design and restore HVAC systems for existing facilities. You will manage projects from field data to finished designs, producing AutoCAD drawings and engineering packages for hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical sites.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and hands-on HVAC knowledge. Occasional site visits and travel about once a month are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; EI/EIT encouraged; PE a plus not required.
• Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Direct experience with existing-building HVAC systems and retrofit work is required.
• HVAC fundamentals (pumping schemes, VFD controls, coil and fan selection) are required.
• Experience with energy-modeling software (Trane Trace, EnergyGauge, or COMcheck) is a plus.
• Background with design-build contractor or in-house engineering is a strong plus.
• Experience with healthcare, data center, or mission-critical facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review field engineers' performance assessment reports and validate the data before design work begins.
• Specify and design air handling unit restorations, fan array selection, coil replacement, and temporary conditioning plans.
• Oversee production of AutoCAD drawings and engineering packages for restoration projects.
• Support estimating, operations, and sales; join customer calls as the engineering voice.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations, plus remote digital assessments.
• Help build internal engineering standards, templates, and tools as the department grows.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Travel willingness

HVAC fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

EI/EIT eligible

PE license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

EnergyGauge

COMcheck

Job description

Thomas Brooke International is seeking an experienced HVAC engineer to design and restore HVAC systems for existing facilities. You will manage projects from field data to finished designs, producing AutoCAD drawings and engineering packages for hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical sites.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and hands-on HVAC knowledge. Occasional site visits and travel about once a month are expected.