HVAC Designer / Engineer

Talon Hiring Solutions•Birmingham, AL

1d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Talon Hiring Solutions has a client in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area seeking an experienced HVAC Designer/Engineer to design, size, specify, and support heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for industrial and process facilities. The position contributes throughout the project lifecycle, from load calculations and equipment selection through detailed design, bid evaluation, submittal review, and commissioning. The role works closely with clients, vendors, contractors, field personnel, and other engineering disciplines to develop practical, reliable HVAC solutions. The employer values experience in construction, installation, service, or startup, as well as strong HVAC design and engineering fundamentals. The position offers mentoring, training, and project opportunities to help build a well-rounded skill set. The work includes estimating project engineering hours; calculating heating and cooling loads; selecting and specifying equipment; preparing drawings, schedules, data sheets, and contractor scopes; evaluating bids and submittals; supporting commissioning and field troubleshooting; and coordinating designs across disciplines. Relevant knowledge may include HVAC and refrigeration systems, industrial ventilation, psychrometrics, HVAC controls, ductwork, refrigerants, and piping. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and HVAC load calculation tools is applicable.

Requirements

Five or more years of relevant HVAC design, engineering, construction, installation, service, or startup experience.
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
Solid understanding of HVAC systems, equipment, and engineering fundamentals.
Ability to understand HVAC system operation, evaluate equipment applications, and make sound technical decisions.
Strong communication and coordination skills, including the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Practical problem-solving mindset and willingness to develop additional technical skills.
Working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration system operation and HVAC design principles, including relevant areas such as load calculations, psychrometrics, ventilation, ductwork, controls, refrigerants, and piping.
Working familiarity with applicable engineering and design software, such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and HVAC load calculation tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or process facilities is preferred.
Experience with HVAC construction, installation, field service, or equipment startup is highly valued.
Hands-on air conditioning and refrigeration service experience is a plus, but not required.
Experience with HVAC piping design is a plus.
Experience with HVAC load calculation tools such as Excel-based calculations, CHVAC, Trane, Carrier, or comparable platforms.
Strength in either practical field experience or design and engineering, with an interest in developing the other area.

Responsibilities

Develop engineering man-hour estimates for HVAC project scopes.
Perform heating and cooling load calculations for buildings, structures, and individual rooms.
Size and select HVAC equipment and prepare equipment specifications, schedules, and data sheets.
Develop HVAC design drawings, including equipment layouts, ductwork, piping arrangements, details, and HVAC control P&IDs.
Prepare technical work scopes for HVAC contractors and equipment suppliers.
Evaluate equipment and contractor bids for technical compliance, completeness, and suitability, and provide recommendations.
Review equipment and system submittals to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
Support HVAC equipment and system commissioning, including startup, testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of field issues.
Coordinate HVAC design with mechanical/piping, electrical, structural, and controls disciplines.
Work with clients, vendors, contractors, and field personnel to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
Apply engineering fundamentals and practical field knowledge to develop functional, maintainable systems appropriate for industrial environments.