HVAC Hydronics: Application Engineer for Energy Efficiency

Armstrong Fluid Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology seeks an Application Engineer (HVAC) to analyze project requirements, develop optimized hydronic system solutions, and collaborate with sales to deliver technical value in the USA. You will focus on energy efficiency and align product selection with application needs across commercial and institutional HVAC projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, supporting engineers, generating proposals, and communicating Armstrong's value.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing or mechanical systems design with HVAC hydronics and plumbing.
• Minimum of 1 year in a customer-oriented technical role (internal sales engineering, technical field service or application support).
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, control schematics, and hydronic system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC design drawings, mechanical plans, and specifications to develop advanced hydronic system solutions.
• Interpret control schematics, plumbing layouts, and P&ID diagrams to ensure optimal product selection and system integration.
• Support reps and consulting engineers with system optimization recommendations (e.g., primary-secondary, variable flow, decoupled systems).
• Contribute technical insight on pump control strategies, delta-T optimization, sensor placement, and operating cost improvement.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability outcomes.
• Prepare technical documentation and proposals for Armstrong’s offerings.
• Participate in site walk-throughs, customer meetings, and design reviews alongside Armstrong sales personnel.
• Deliver technical presentations and walk-back sessions to communicate Armstrong's value proposition to consulting engineers and contractors.
• Clarify complex system interactions and explain how Armstrong products integrate into various HVAC system architectures.
• Translate field data and project requirements into actionable design strategies and technical proposals.
• Use Armstrong’s selection tools to generate technically sound proposals, energy models, and quotations.

Skills

Control schematics reading

Hydronic layouts

HVAC energy strategies

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

HVAC Technology

Tools

Selection software tools

Microsoft Office

CRM / Quoting platforms

Job description

Armstrong Fluid Technology seeks an Application Engineer (HVAC) to analyze project requirements, develop optimized hydronic system solutions, and collaborate with sales to deliver technical value in the USA. You will focus on energy efficiency and align product selection with application needs across commercial and institutional HVAC projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, supporting engineers, generating proposals, and communicating Armstrong's value.