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POSITION SUMMARY
A Cooling CE is responsible for installation, commissioning, scheduled and emergency service on Liebert Air products. The Cooling CE is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The Cooling CE is also required to maintain continuous communication with Area/District Offices, and direct manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLE
- Rely on direction to accomplish goals
- Perform a number of work-related tasks
- Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training
- Maintain certifications per Job requirements
TECHNICAL
- Render on site and phone assistance to customers.
- Communicate with National Technical Support on equipment issues
- Perform work related tasks according to company guidelines for scheduled maintenance
- Implement Field Change Notices according to published guidelines
- Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips
SAFETY
- Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines
- Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job duties
- Adhere to work hours policy guidelines – “14 hours rule”
- Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel.
ADMINISTRATION
- Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines
- Timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closure, forms et al.
- Maintain individual inventory in accordance with company policy
- Maintain company property according to company policies
- Vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, pager, et al.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
- Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
- Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer for where applicable
- Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each designated assignment
- Strive to provide all customers a “first time fix” for their equipment
- Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines
- Attend Customer Meetings as required
PERFORMANCE
- Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities
- Complete all work in an efficient and timely manner
- Capable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressure
- Properly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing status
- Maintain productive utilization rate according to company guidelines
- Perform inventory cycle counts according to company guidelines
- Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations
- Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer
- Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures
- Maintain proper and adequate level of internal communications
- Managers, co-workers, Support Services, electronic communications, et al.
- Perform several work-related tasks
- Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training
- Maintain certifications per Job requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required experience (one or more of the following)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- HVAC – Certificate Program degree or equivalent experience in the field.
- Six years military experience in a related field
- Equivalent industry experience with EPA refrigerant license
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional
- Reliable
- Team Player
- Familiarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentals
- Must be able to read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints
- Working knowledge of OHM’s law and HVAC theory
- Technical skills
- Ability to make basic site evaluation skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditions
- Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
- Capable of completing tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervision
- Ability to summarize and report all work related tasks performed
- Strong skill sets:
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety procedures
- Organizational and planning skills
- Computer skills
- Mechanical aptitude
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- While performing duties of the above jobs, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The associate frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent driving (car, van, truck). Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Notes: Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations due not impose an undue hardship.
- Extreme cold (below 32*)
- Extreme heat (above 100*)
- Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
- Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
- Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
- Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Travel is required
- Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)
- May have on-call responsibility
- Valid driver’s license Must be at least 18 years old
THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion
Our Strategic Priorities
- High-Performance Culture
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
Vertiv Behaviors
- Own it
- Act with urgency
- Foster a customer-first mindset
- Think big and execute
- Lead by example
- Drive continuous improvement
- Learn and seek out development
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com .
POSITION SUMMARY
A Cooling CE is responsible for installation, commissioning, scheduled and emergency service on Liebert Air products. The Cooling CE is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The Cooling CE is also required to maintain continuous communication with Area/District Offices, and direct manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLE
- Rely on direction to accomplish goals
- Perform a number of work-related tasks
- Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training
- Maintain certifications per Job requirements
TECHNICAL
- Render on site and phone assistance to customers.
- Communicate with National Technical Support on equipment issues
- Perform work related tasks according to company guidelines for scheduled maintenance
- Implement Field Change Notices according to published guidelines
- Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips
SAFETY
- Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines
- Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job duties
- Adhere to work hours policy guidelines – “14 hours rule”
- Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel.
ADMINISTRATION
- Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines
- Timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closure, forms et al.
- Maintain individual inventory in accordance with company policy
- Maintain company property according to company policies
- Vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, pager, et al.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
- Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
- Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer for where applicable
- Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each designated assignment
- Strive to provide all customers a “first time fix” for their equipment
- Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines
- Attend Customer Meetings as required
PERFORMANCE
- Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities
- Complete all work in an efficient and timely manner
- Capable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressure
- Properly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing status
- Maintain productive utilization rate according to company guidelines
- Perform inventory cycle counts according to company guidelines
- Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations
- Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer
- Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures
- Maintain proper and adequate level of internal communications
- Managers, co-workers, Support Services, electronic communications, et al.
- Perform several work-related tasks
- Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training
- Maintain certifications per Job requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required experience (one or more of the following)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- HVAC – Certificate Program degree or equivalent experience in the field.
- Six years military experience in a related field
- Equivalent industry experience with EPA refrigerant license
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional
- Reliable
- Team Player
- Familiarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentals
- Must be able to read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints
- Working knowledge of OHM’s law and HVAC theory
- Technical skills
- Ability to make basic site evaluation skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditions
- Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
- Capable of completing tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervision
- Ability to summarize and report all work related tasks performed
- Strong skill sets:
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety procedures
- Organizational and planning skills
- Computer skills
- Mechanical aptitude
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- While performing duties of the above jobs, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The associate frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent driving (car, van, truck). Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Notes: Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations due not impose an undue hardship.
- Extreme cold (below 32*)
- Extreme heat (above 100*)
- Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
- Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
- Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
- Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Travel is required
- Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)
- May have on-call responsibility
- Valid driver’s license Must be at least 18 years old
THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion
Our Strategic Priorities
- High-Performance Culture
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
Vertiv Behaviors
- Own it
- Act with urgency
- Foster a customer-first mindset
- Think big and execute
- Lead by example
- Drive continuous improvement
- Learn and seek out development
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com .
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hvac engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in HVAC design software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or HAP
- Experience sizing and selecting HVAC equipment using load calculation methods
- Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, local building codes, and energy codes
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure
- Experience with building automation systems and controls integration
Tips for Your Hvac Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to system types
Hiring managers scan for specific system experience, so list whether you've worked on chilled water, VRF, rooftop units, or building automation systems. Matching your resume to the system types in each job posting gets you much further than a generic summary.
Highlight your certifications prominently
LEED accreditation, CEM credentials, and state PE licensure carry real weight with employers. Put these above your skills section, not buried in a footer, so reviewers spot them before they dig into your work history.
Filter openings by project phase
Some hvac engineer roles are design-focused, others are construction administration or commissioning. Reading job descriptions for phrases like 'design through construction' or 'field commissioning' helps you target roles that actually match your day-to-day experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hvac engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare load calculation walkthroughs for interviews
Technical interviewers often ask you to walk through a Manual J or block load calculation from scratch. Practicing out loud before your interview, referencing your actual project experience, makes a stronger impression than reciting software steps.
Negotiate with energy savings data
When discussing compensation or role scope at offer stage, referencing measurable outcomes from past projects, such as reduced energy consumption or commissioning milestones you hit, gives you a concrete basis for your ask that goes beyond years of experience alone.
Hvac Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hvac engineers?
The companies hiring the most hvac engineers right now include CBRE, Johnson Controls, and Vertiv, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistent across mechanical engineering firms, large general contractors, and facilities management companies.
How many hvac engineer jobs are remote?
About 45% of hvac engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field-dependent nature of most roles. Energy modeling, design review, and specification writing are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote work, while commissioning and site coordination roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a hvac engineer?
You become an hvac engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, then gaining hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles focused on HVAC system design or field work. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and accumulating supervised experience puts you on track for a PE license, which opens senior and project-lead positions at most firms.
Can you get hired as a hvac engineer with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level hvac engineer roles exist at mechanical engineering firms and large construction companies for candidates who completed relevant coursework and internships. Demonstrating familiarity with load calculation methods, showing proficiency in Revit MEP or AutoCAD, and having any hands-on project experience, even from university labs or co-ops, makes a meaningful difference when competing for junior openings.
What does the hvac engineer interview process look like?
The hvac engineer interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen covering your background and system experience, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a load calculation, explain equipment selection decisions, or discuss a past project in detail. A final round often includes a meeting with project managers or senior engineers who assess your communication skills and ability to coordinate across disciplines.
Where can I find and apply to hvac engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to hvac engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, system specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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