HVAC Commercial Design Engineer

Johnstone Supply - The Heartland Group • Eau Claire, WI

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About The Position

Johnstone Supply- The Heartland Group is looking for a HVAC Commercial Design Engineer out of our Bloomington, MN office! This person will identify and analyze our customers needs by developing and proposing recommended HVAC systems and design solutions, while also providing technical engineering expertise to our commercial customers and sales team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Valid state license for HVAC design.
• Proven experience in designing HVAC systems for commercial projects, 6 plus years preferred.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Strong knowledge of local building codes and regulations related to HVAC systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality design recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• College degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 Years of HVAC Installation or Service experience.
• Direct Sales experience in the business-to-business HVAC/R industry.
• Strong focus on sales planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to initial customer inquiries to investigate their HVAC needs.
• Discuss the specific customer requests and provide an overview of the general approach to be taken to resolve their needs.
• Design HVAC systems for a wide variety of buildings and processes including offices, laboratories, manufacturing spaces, warehouses, etc.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations using a computer program.
• Design air distribution, boiler/chiller systems, pump and piping, steam systems, controls performance sequences, and miscellaneous components.
• Prepare and present customer quotes and follow up on quotes to close the sale.
• Prepare and assemble construction drawings and arrange plan reviews as appropriate.
• Support sales team’s engineering needs as required.
• Gather information on customers’ existing HVAC systems and project requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with customers and stakeholders to integrate HVAC systems into commercial building designs.
• Prepare accurate and detailed HVAC drawings, schematics, and specifications using industry-standard software.
• Select and recommend appropriate HVAC equipment based on project specifications, energy efficiency, and client needs.
• Provide technical support to project teams during the construction phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in HVAC design.
• Ensure that all HVAC designs meet environmental and energy efficiency standards.
• Position Johnstone products and services as a strategic advantage to customers.
• Communicate the Johnstone value proposition and business drivers.
• Establish and expand relationships with decision-makers within key accounts.
• Develop new customers and contacts to expand customer base.
• Provide sales support to outside and inside sales representatives.
• Perform joint sales calls with the sales team.
• Represent Johnstone Supply at trade associations, events, and local chapters.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees