HVAC Project Engineer - Product Development
About The Position
Join a mission-driven team improving indoor air quality while driving sustainability. At RenewAire, you’ll lead meaningful work that helps people breathe better—at home, at work, and in their communities. As a Project Engineer, you will guide new product development from concept through launch, shaping the next generation of high-performance energy recovery ventilation equipment. For over 40 years, RenewAire has been a leader in energy-efficient indoor air quality solutions. Rooted in Madison, WI, we’re proud to hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications. We pair innovation with a people-centric, fun, and collaborative culture where your ideas genuinely matter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
- 10+ years of engineering project experience
- Experience designing HVAC equipment or systems strongly preferred
- SolidWorks proficiency (intermediate to advanced)
- Strong grasp of engineering/design principles and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and MS Project
- Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
- Ability to lead teams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering a plus
- Energy recovery wheel experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams and keep development efforts on schedule.
- Translate product plans and specs into clear timelines and deliverables.
- Make design decisions that drive safety, quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Prepare detailed drawings, design documentation, test plans, and specifications.
- Conduct and analyze technical testing; ensure product certifiability and performance.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and external suppliers to maintain project momentum.
- Estimate project costs and support accounting with accurate project charge data.
- Facilitate project gate reviews with leadership and communicate progress across teams.
- Support continuous improvement projects, manufacturing engineering, and technical problem-solving.
- Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic engineering environment.
Benefits
- A collaborative, people-first culture
- Work that directly improves indoor air quality and sustainability
- Meaningful ownership over innovative product development
- A stable, growing company with over four decades of leadership in the IAQ industry
- Relocation assistance is available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
