Mid Level HVAC Designer Jobs
Mid level hvac designer jobs go to professionals ready to own system designs end to end, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and deliver solutions with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like RH, Whatnot, and Ursus hiring at this level now.
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What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
- Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Developing the design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.
- Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.
- Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings.
- Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- On-site assistance during startup.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of piping materials.
- Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.
- Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
- Flexibility analysis of piping system.
- Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
- Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s.
- Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc.
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
- Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Developing the design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.
- Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.
- Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings.
- Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- On-site assistance during startup.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of piping materials.
- Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.
- Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
- Flexibility analysis of piping system.
- Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
- Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s.
- Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc.
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Mid Level HVAC Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level hvac designer job?
Position yourself around project ownership, not just task completion. Highlight designs you led from load calculations through final documentation, software you work in independently, and any coordination you have handled with mechanical engineers or contractors. Applications that show you can operate with limited oversight, solve problems on the fly, and deliver complete design packages consistently land mid level roles.
Which companies hire mid level hvac designers?
Companies hiring mid level hvac designers right now include RH, Whatnot, and Ursus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from mechanical and MEP engineering firms, large general contractors with in-house design teams, and facilities-heavy organizations in healthcare, education, and commercial real estate.
Are there remote mid level hvac designer jobs?
Yes, though most roles still require some on-site presence for field coordination and construction administration. About 33% of mid level hvac designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common at firms that run distributed design teams across multiple project sites.
How do I move up to a mid level hvac designer role?
Moving from entry level into mid level means building a record of handling progressively larger scopes: transitioning from supporting a senior designer to owning discrete system designs, then full projects. Deepening proficiency in design software, gaining hands-on exposure to construction documents, and demonstrating measurable impact, such as catching a costly coordination issue or improving load calculation accuracy, signals readiness to employers.
Which industries hire the most mid level hvac designers?
Mid Level hvac designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they require complex, code-compliant mechanical systems across large facilities, renovation projects, and new construction where experienced designers who can work independently are essential.