Entry Level Hvac Engineer Jobs
New grad hvac engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on project experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Technology & Software, with employers like Verizon, Johnson Controls, and Olsson hiring at this level now.
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Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us.
Under the general direction of the Senior Superintendent, perform the full range of journey level functions of a HVAC Operating Engineer in the Resnick Mental Campus located in the Los Angeles Mil-Wilshire District. Buildings include an all-electric inpatient psychiatric hospital, an outpatient medical office building and a parking structure. Job duties include maintenance and repair of building equipment and infrastructure including HVAC equipment, emergency generators, sewer vacuum equipment, medical air and vacuum equipment, kitchen equipment, refrigerators, heat-recovery chillers, and more. Included in this job is documentation of preventative maintenance and engineering rounds critical to maintaining hospital license accreditation. Job requires working among patience, staff and visitors. Ability to maintain a level of professionalism a must. Additionally, incumbent may be assigned to alternate work schedules, including weekends.
Salary Rate: $52.26
Pay range: $52.26 - $52.26 an hour
Qualifications
EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certificate required.- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English to carry out job duties and complete clear, accurate reports.
- Working knowledge of safe work practices, standard equipment, methods, current Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Code, related NFPA and ASHRAE codes and standards, Title 24 Code., OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function and ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job.
- Ability to read project specifications, blueprints and technical manuals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to perform preventive and planned maintenance and using standard equipment and basic software.
- Ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb, stoop, push, pull, and crouch for extended periods; ability to repeatedly raise or lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high and rotate the upper torso. Ability to wear required PPE.
- Availability to work overtime and various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Preferred
- Operating Engineer license
Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us.
Under the general direction of the Senior Superintendent, perform the full range of journey level functions of a HVAC Operating Engineer in the Resnick Mental Campus located in the Los Angeles Mil-Wilshire District. Buildings include an all-electric inpatient psychiatric hospital, an outpatient medical office building and a parking structure. Job duties include maintenance and repair of building equipment and infrastructure including HVAC equipment, emergency generators, sewer vacuum equipment, medical air and vacuum equipment, kitchen equipment, refrigerators, heat-recovery chillers, and more. Included in this job is documentation of preventative maintenance and engineering rounds critical to maintaining hospital license accreditation. Job requires working among patience, staff and visitors. Ability to maintain a level of professionalism a must. Additionally, incumbent may be assigned to alternate work schedules, including weekends.
Salary Rate: $52.26
Pay range: $52.26 - $52.26 an hour
Qualifications
EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certificate required.- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English to carry out job duties and complete clear, accurate reports.
- Working knowledge of safe work practices, standard equipment, methods, current Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Code, related NFPA and ASHRAE codes and standards, Title 24 Code., OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function and ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job.
- Ability to read project specifications, blueprints and technical manuals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to perform preventive and planned maintenance and using standard equipment and basic software.
- Ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb, stoop, push, pull, and crouch for extended periods; ability to repeatedly raise or lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high and rotate the upper torso. Ability to wear required PPE.
- Availability to work overtime and various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Preferred
- Operating Engineer license
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Entry Level Hvac Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hvac engineer job?
Entry level hvac engineer roles typically look for a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with any internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience you can point to. Familiarity with load calculation software, ASHRAE standards, and AutoCAD gives candidates a clear edge at this stage. A portfolio showing even one real or academic HVAC design project helps you stand out among other new applicants.
Which companies hire entry level hvac engineers?
Companies hiring entry level hvac engineers right now include Verizon, Johnson Controls, and Olsson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mechanical and electrical engineering consultancies, building construction contractors, and facilities management firms looking to grow junior talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level hvac engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site work is still the norm for most entry level roles given the hands-on nature of HVAC systems. About 18% of entry level hvac engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve design, drafting, or energy modeling work rather than field installation or commissioning.
Are these new grad hvac engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hvac engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full professional experience. These are the right roles if you are just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level hvac engineers?
Entry Level hvac engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they involve continuous construction, renovation, and energy efficiency work that requires trained junior engineers to support design and project delivery.