HVAC Engineer

FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FII is seeking an HVAC Engineer in Houston, TX, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance HVAC systems for data centers. The role demands strong technical skills in engineering mission-critical environments, ensuring system reliability and energy efficiency. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering and related hands-on experience are required. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving abilities and a proficiency in HVAC analysis tools. The position offers a full-time role within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in data center engineering and commissioning.
• Proven HVAC system design, installation, testing, and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize HVAC systems for data centers.
• Perform technical assessments to implement engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on schedule.

Skills

HVAC system design

Troubleshooting

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or HVAC Engineering

Tools

HVAC design and analysis software

Job description

Position Title: HVAC Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The HVAC Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of high-performance HVAC systems for data center and infrastructure facilities under FII projects. The role requires strong technical expertise in mission-critical environments, ensuring system reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize HVAC systems for new and existing data center facilities to ensure high efficiency, reliability, and energy savings.
• Perform detailed technical assessments to identify HVAC system issues and implement best-fit engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, controls, construction, commissioning) to deliver HVAC projects on schedule and within commissioning and testing requirements.
• Lead and support commissioning activities from L1 to L5, including Integrated System Testing (IST).
• Monitor, operate, and maintain HVAC systems to ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure HVAC designs align with sustainability, redundancy, and energy-efficient best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in data center engineering, construction, and commissioning (L1–L5, IST).
• Proven experience in HVAC system design, installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control systems, and international standards (ASHRAE, ISO, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HVAC design and analysis tools/software.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Experience working on global FII or large-scale infrastructure/data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of energy-efficient, sustainable, and balanced HVAC system design.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities with successful delivery of complex projects in fast-paced environments.