Published: Jun 20, 2025 - The HVAC Professional brings expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This role involves performing accurate diagnostics, implementing energy-efficient solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. The individual consistently delivers high-quality service through strong technical skills, effective problem-solving, and a commitment to timely project execution.


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1. HVAC Design Engineer, AirPro Mechanical Services, Tulsa, OK
Job Summary:
- Full design and costing of HVAC solutions in line with customer expectations and tender specifications
- Calculation and evaluation of cooling load or air volume requirements and associated primary and supporting plant selection
- Develop supporting drawings/diagrams relevant to the solution requirements
- Associated control system functional description
- Associated logistical and installation requirements, along with practical risk and installation assessments
- Implement BIM standards and ensure they are being followed throughout drawing production
- Assist intermediate design staff in compiling the content of design reports and presentations
- Layout of piping and ductwork based on guidance and oversight from intermediate/senior design staff
- Coordinate mechanical requirements with other trades, with assistance provided by intermediate/senior staff
Skills on Resume:
- HVAC Design (Hard Skills)
- Load Calculation (Hard Skills)
- Diagram Development (Hard Skills)
- Control Systems (Hard Skills)
- Installation Planning (Hard Skills)
- BIM Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Report Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Trade Coordination (Soft Skills)
2. HVAC Design Engineer, Comfort Zone Solutions, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Produce drawings based on markups from intermediate/senior design staff
- Gain knowledge and the ability to read drawings for all disciplines
- Work with the manufacturer’s sales representatives to get equipment selections based on engineering criteria provided by intermediate/senior design staff
- Provide construction administration services as directed and supervised by senior staff
- Customize equipment and installation details to project needs with oversight from intermediate design staff
- Perform engineering calculations necessary to support the design of HVAC and plumbing systems with guidance and oversight from intermediate/senior design staff
- Gain understanding of building geometries, envelope characteristics, and internal load profiles for input into load calculation software
- Initial review of construction submittals and RFIs
- Perform site visits with intermediate/senior design staff for documentation of existing systems and conditions
- Perform site visits with intermediate/senior design staff for review of system installation compliance with contract documents
- Detailed check of work before returning completed tasks to intermediate/senior design staff
Skills on Resume:
- Drawing Production (Hard Skills)
- Drawing Literacy (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Selection (Hard Skills)
- Site Support (Soft Skills)
- Detail Customization (Hard Skills)
- HVAC Calculations (Hard Skills)
- Load Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Work Review (Soft Skills)
3. HVAC Engineer, Precision Climate Control, Augusta, GA
Job Summary:
- Engineer HVAC system capacities and equipment selection to design concepts
- Estimate room process heat loads based on room type or observation/survey
- Design, select components for DDC systems compliance with ISO 14664 part 11
- Create typical lab/cleanroom electrical distribution engineering
- Engineer the control system to match design requirements
- Develop a structural steel layout
- Create architectural design concepts
- Attend drawing reviews
- Stamp drawings for permits or other requirements
Skills on Resume:
- System Engineering (Hard Skills)
- Heat Load Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Control Design (Hard Skills)
- Electrical Layout (Hard Skills)
- Control Engineering (Hard Skills)
- Steel Layout (Hard Skills)
- Architectural Design (Hard Skills)
- Drawing Review (Soft Skills)
4. HVAC Engineer, Allied Mechanical Contractors, Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Summary:
- Secures the completion of the building and engineering projects within the set targets and according to the General Building Requirements
- Informs the stakeholders and manages the progress and any issues
- Handles his task within the project budget, through rigorous planning of Cost, Resource and Competence
- Controls and manages the project team members and the involved contractors
- Adapts the technical solutions towards local praxis for the benefit of the financial performance of the project
- Assist with equipment and material submittals
- Assist with obtaining equipment quotes
- Conduct on-site assessments and engineering discovery meetings
Skills on Resume:
- Project Completion (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)
- Budget Planning (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Technical Adaptation (Hard Skills)
- Material Submittals (Hard Skills)
- Quote Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Site Assessment (Hard Skills)
5. HVAC Estimator, Blue Sky Air Systems, Scranton, PA
Job Summary:
- Prepare weekly reports and submit tenders on the company’s behalf
- Peruse tender advertisements and apply for inclusion in tender lists where possible
- Prepare and submit expressions of interest for projects on which the company wishes to tender
- Follow up on expressions of interest at suitable intervals, and provide whatever information or details to gain the proposed clients’ acceptance of the company
- Maintain an archive of drawings, specifications, and tender documents, suitably labelled, of past tenders, whether they be successful or not
- Prepare all necessary documents for the commencement of contract administration upon winning a contract
- Develop a rough order of magnitude and detailed repair estimates
- Perform desk reviews and field assessments of mechanical systems to develop repair scopes of work
- Write reports and verbally present assessment findings to colleagues and clients
Skills on Resume:
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Tender Submission (Hard Skills)
- Client Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Follow Up (Soft Skills)
- Document Archiving (Hard Skills)
- Contract Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Repair Estimation (Hard Skills)
- System Assessment (Hard Skills)
6. HVAC Estimator, Climate Logic Engineering, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Assess Mechanical system damages
- Analyze the scope of a proposed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning project
- Create a detailed estimate of the project’s cost
- Consider the cost of labor and materials and describe for the client’s consideration
- Purchase materials from suppliers, prepare equipment, and assist with other pre-construction duties
- Interpret mechanical drawings and specs
- Assess the scope of work and estimate the contents
- Work in conjunction with the client, the property owner, and contractors to reach an agreement on the scope of repairs
- Prepare HVAC sheet metal and piping take-offs
Skills on Resume:
- Damage Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Scope Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cost Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Client Proposals (Soft Skills)
- Material Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Drawing Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Work Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Coordination (Soft Skills)
7. HVAC Manager, Arctic Breeze Services, Lubbock, TX
Job Summary:
- Manage and supervise installation crews
- Schedule and dispatch installation crews
- Meet General Contractors and Project Managers for site meetings pre, during and post construction
- Meet the inspectors for inspections
- Order equipment and job materials for projects
- Complete equipment and material takeoffs from job measure-ups, blueprints, and field notes by sales staff or field techs
- Complete change order request paperwork
- Design and build modifications to existing plans for residential work
- Properly size ductwork, gas and refrigerant piping, flues, wiring as required by the project
- Provide tech support in the field and by phone
Skills on Resume:
- Crew Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Crew Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Site Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Inspection Meetings (Soft Skills)
- Equipment Ordering (Hard Skills)
- Material Takeoffs (Hard Skills)
- Change Requests (Hard Skills)
- Plan Modifications (Hard Skills)
8. HVAC Mechanic, Thermal Edge Heating & Cooling, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Oils or greases mechanical equipment, changes oil in compressors, and replaces belts
- Repacks pumps, replaces mechanical seals and realigns pumps
- Checks and adjusts airflows and pressure drops in systems
- Checks, resets, replaces, repairs, or calibrates electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls
- Recharges air conditioning/heat pump units and chillers with appropriate refrigerant
- Installs compressors, both rotary and reciprocating, reads gauges, sets thermostats, and adjusts
- Check and adjust airflows
- Check the water treatment equipment
- Checks and makes necessary repairs to condensers
Skills on Resume:
- Equipment Lubrication (Hard Skills)
- Pump Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Airflow Adjustment (Hard Skills)
- Control Calibration (Hard Skills)
- Refrigerant Charging (Hard Skills)
- Compressor Installation (Hard Skills)
- Water Treatment (Hard Skills)
- Condenser Repair (Hard Skills)
9. HVAC Service Technician, GreenFlow Mechanical, Rochester, NY
Job Summary:
- Perform service and maintenance repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
- Test the equipment and make any necessary changes or repairs
- Diagnose problems with heating, air conditioning or ventilation units
- Install new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specific and established safety guidelines
- Communicate services rendered and train customers on proper equipment use and programming
- Document work performed after every appointment on company work order forms
- Schedule follow-up service or maintenance with the customer when recommended
- Prepare and submit job reports and invoices daily
- Make product recommendations to customers and identify and leverage up-selling opportunities
- Sell Preventive Maintenance programs to potential and existing customers
Skills on Resume:
- System Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Problem Diagnosis (Hard Skills)
- Unit Installation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Training (Soft Skills)
- Work Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Service Scheduling (Soft Skills)
- Report Submission (Hard Skills)
- Product Upselling (Soft Skills)