HVAC Applications Engineer

Join Design Air
, proudly part of Rheem
, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!

With over 100 years of trusted service,
Design Air
has built a strong network across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors.

At Design Air, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources and benefits of a large company
—creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:

Building respectful relationships

Acting with integrity

Prioritizing service to others

Striving for excellence

Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!

We are looking for a HVAC Sales Applications Engineer to join our team. This position will be responsible for planning, designing, engineering, and project estimates while maintaining and growing client relationships.

This position will serve our
Design Air Division
, located in
Kimberly, WI, Madison, WI, West Allis, WI or Green Bay, WI
.

List and provide quotations for HVAC equipment processing for estimation of project completion

Work independently and with other team members to design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system layouts for customers working with a variety of building layouts formats

Read and interpret blueprint and construction drawings to complete system layout

Provide design support, code assessment, and plan submittal within local, state, and federal codes and procedures

Communicate with customers on projects, plan revisions, and submittals via phone, email, and in-person while always ensuring collaboration and problem-solving

Work closely with customers, partners, and colleagues to achieve deadlines while delivering a quality product.

Calculate heat gain/loss for residential and commercial applications

Provide support to assist HVAC contractors with installation questions or issues, and follow-up of jobs as needed

Other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related program preferred

3+ years’ experience as an HVAC applications designer or HVAC product engineer required

State Certified HVAC Designer License preferred or willingness to become certified

Ability to read and interpret blueprint and construction drawings

Experience with Auto CAD or equivalent program

Prior HVAC project management or estimating experience preferred

Knowledge of HVAC, building, and mechanical codes

Detailed knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, equipment, and commercial supplies

Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, plus attention to detail

Ability to recognize and meet deadlines with each project

Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and delegate tasks when necessary

Ability to build successful working relationships with customers, contractors, and co-workers in a professional manner

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide.

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