HVAC Engineer

Navien; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the HVAC sector seeks an experienced candidate for ensuring product certification compliance. This role involves documentation management, testing coordination, and collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain standards. Candidates need to be organized, self-motivated, and possess an engineering background, particularly in HVAC systems.

Benefits

PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance

401K Plan, 100% match on employee’s contribution

10.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year

Employee discounts on Navien products

Community Involvement Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Experience submitting and obtaining residential HVAC certification.
• Hands-on experience in a lab testing environment.
• Familiarity with AHRI 210/240 test procedure.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain product certifications through various agencies.
• Develop and manage test plans for products.
• Provide engineering support to ensure installation compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

The ideal candidate for this position is familiar with the HVAC (Heating/Cooling) industry with strong experience in related product standards and laboratory test environment. testing. The candidate must be well organized and able to maintain a full list of technical documentation from test reports and related product literature. They must have good communication and teamwork skills with an aptitude for attention to detail. In addition, the candidate must be highly self-motivated, have a positive attitude and be resourceful. This position is located in California.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain product certifications through various nationally recognized testing agencies
• Submit required information/reports to regulatory agencies or local jurisdictions as needed
• Develop and manage test plans for certification, development, and quality assurance testing for new and existing products and accessories
• Conduct requested product testing and assist with tests with nationally recognized testing agencies
• Complete submittals for new product efficiency and safety testing in compliance with federal and certification agency requirements
• Create and update technical documents such as manuals, specification sheets, etc.
• Work with Product Managers in updating and distributing new technical information to internal and external team members
• Keep up to date with local, federal, and certification agency regulatory and standard changes
• Create and manage certification and regulatory change status reports
• Provide engineering support to sales representatives, installers, contractors, distributors, engineers and architects to ensure product installation compliance to company/code standards

Requirements:

• Engineering degree from an accredited college/university or technical school
• Experience submitting and obtaining residential HVAC certification
• Hands-on experience in a lab testing environment
• Ability to articulate product information concisely to all levels of customers: end-user, contractor, distributer, engineers and architects
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Able to manage productivity goals and quality standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Occasional travel and off-site visits for certification testing or R&D
• Familiar with AHRI 210/240 test procedure and certification
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator
• 3-5 years’ experience in residential HVAC certification experience.
• Knowledge of residential HVAC products such as furnace, air handler, AC and HP

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pay Scale: $83,000.00 - $93,000.00 Base Salary DOE plus Annual Bonus Opportunity!

• PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance
• Employee-only premium covered at 100%
• Optional Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Discounted Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
• 10.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Community Involvement Volunteer Day
• 401K Plan, 100% match on employee’s contribution, up to a maximum of 5%
• Employee discounts on Navien products

Since 2006, Navien, Inc. has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing companies in the home comfort sector across North America. A leader in condensing technology, Navien has revolutionized the industry with its line of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers, and wall-hung boilers. In 2024, Navien was recognized as the number one selling manufacturer of gas tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers in North America.

Expanding its offerings, Navien now boasts a full line of HVAC products, including the innovative NPF Hydro-furnace. Additionally, Navien has ventured into the heat pump water heater market, further solidifying its commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for home comfort. The company is also making strides in the water treatment space with cutting-edge scale prevention systems and whole-house filtration solutions.

Navien’s international reputation is built on sophisticated engineering, robust design, and a steadfast commitment to quality. Backed by over 40 years of advanced technology expertise from its parent company, KD Navien, the company continues to push boundaries in product development. Navien products are available across the United States and Canada through a select network of trusted wholesale distributors.

Navien Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer