Mechanical Engineer – HVAC

Comfort Systems USA • Cincinnati, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Comfort Systems USA Ohio is growing its Cincinnati team and is looking for a knowledgeable, practical, and customer-focused Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Hydronics to support the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and surrounding metro area. This role is ideal for a mechanical/HVAC engineering professional who enjoys being close to the work, partnering with sales and operations, and helping customers understand the best path forward for their mechanical systems. As the Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Hydronics, you will serve as the engineering expert in the room. You will partner closely with Sales, Project Managers, Estimators, Foremen, Supervisors, and field teams to evaluate customer needs, assess existing HVAC and hydronic systems, and develop practical engineered solutions for construction, retrofit, replacement, and design-build opportunities. This is not a traditional engineering role where your work stays on paper. You will help shape customer solutions by providing technical guidance on commercial HVAC systems, hydronic systems (including chilled water, hot water, and steam), boilers, pumps, cooling towers, piping, ventilation, system upgrades and replacements, retrofit and design-build opportunities, energy efficiency and performance improvements, and long-term building reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC and hydronic systems
• Experience with chilled water, hot water, steam, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, piping, and ventilation
• Experience supporting mechanical construction, retrofit, design-build, or system improvement projects
• Ability to assess existing systems and develop practical, field-aware solutions
• Working knowledge of load calculations, equipment selection, system design, and applicable codes and standards
• Strong communication, customer-facing, and problem-solving skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
• Must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metro area

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Carrier HAP, Trace 3D Plus, or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary mechanical/HVAC engineering resource for the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky market
• Partner with Sales to evaluate customer needs and provide technical direction for proposed solutions
• Review existing system conditions, drawings, equipment, and customer requirements
• Develop practical, cost-effective engineered solutions for HVAC and hydronic systems
• Support estimates, scopes of work, equipment selections, layouts, and proposal development
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field leadership from concept through construction, startup, and closeout
• Help customers understand technical options, system performance, lifecycle considerations, and long-term reliability

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Company-provided tools and technology
• Training, professional development, and continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level