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HVAC Application Engineer

Air Conditioning Application Engineer

HVAC Application engineers create and develop refrigeration and heating systems for commercial and residential properties. HVAC companies, construction crews, and building companies hire HVAC Application engineers to work full time during all shifts, primarily during daytime hours. HVAC Application engineers report to the Sales Director and Operation Manager, Travel is an essential element of this job, as HVAC Application engineers must go to various construction sites and properties to assess heating and cooling needs and design various systems to address these needs.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

HVAC Application engineers perform various job duties based on the size of the heating and cooling projects they work on, the type of property where systems are needed, and the heating and cooling needs of customers. However, these core job tasks are the same despite these differences:

• HVAC Application engineers create heating and cooling systems and their controls.
• HVAC Application engineers make load calculations to determine how much heating and cooling power various equipment must put out in order to heat or cool spaces when needed.
• HVAC Application engineers read and interpret construction plans, schematics, and blueprints for new construction projects. They also draft new plans to design ductwork and piping systems.
• HVAC Application engineers calculate ventilation requirements based on the types of systems needed.
• HVAC Application engineers determine costs for heating and cooling systems, do equipment selection, prepare the BOQ, and write up detailed budget estimates.
• HVAC Application engineers coordinate and collaborate with architects and engineers when designing heating and cooling systems.
• HVAC Application engineers follow all building codes and obtain proper building permits when necessary.

Requirements

• Time management – HVAC Application engineers use time management skills to work within tight deadlines and finish projects on time.
• Mathematics – because HVAC Application engineers make numerous calculations, excellent math skills are essential for this job.
• Communication skills – HVAC Application engineers use communication skills to write budget estimates and speak with customers and other designers.
• Mechanical expertise – HVAC Application engineers use their mechanical abilities to design complicated heating and cooling systems.
• Analytical thinking – HVAC Application engineers use analytical skills to determine how much heating and cooling power is needed for a specific space, then turn these estimates into design concepts.
• Multitasking – HVAC Application engineers may work on many different heating and cooling projects at once, which requires a talent for multitasking.
• Customer service – HVAC Application engineers answer questions, present budget bids, and make recommendations about heating and cooling systems to customers.

Direct Guidance/Supervision

Under the direct guidance of the Sales Director/Operation Manager who will provide the necessary guidance and direction as required.

Tools of the Trade:

HVAC Application engineers regularly work with the following tools:

• Heating and cooling equipment (pumps, fans, pipes, motors)
• Drafting programs (AutoCAD)