Renewable HVAC Applications Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a fast-growing local startup focused on advanced sustainable heating and cooling technologies and is seeking an HVAC Applications Engineer to join its growing team in Minneapolis, MN.

This highly visible role sits between engineering, sales, operations, and R&D, translating complex concepts into practical customer solutions and supporting system integration, proposals, and field activities across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3–10+ years of experience in HVAC systems, mechanical systems engineering, renewable energy systems, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience with proposals, technical sales support, or applications engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of renewable HVAC systems into building infrastructure.
• Coordinate system applications involving pumps, valves, sensors, and controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, operations, and R&D teams.
• Assist with technical proposals, submittals, and customer documentation.
• Develop schematics, installation guides, and training materials.
• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-facing communication

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Konik is partnering with a fast-growing local startup focused on advanced sustainable heating and cooling technologies and is seeking an HVAC Applications Engineer to join its growing team in Minneapolis, MN.

This highly visible role sits between engineering, sales, operations, and R&D, translating complex concepts into practical customer solutions and supporting system integration, proposals, and field activities across projects.