Hvac Engineer Jobs in Florida
Hvac Engineer jobs in Florida are consistently active, driven by the state's booming residential construction, large commercial real estate portfolios, and year-round cooling demands that make HVAC expertise essential across every sector. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando represent the densest hiring markets, with major employers like Siemens, Johnson Controls, and AdventHealth maintaining ongoing needs for engineers at every level from entry through senior project engineer. The most in-demand specialties include building automation systems, chiller and central plant engineering, and energy efficiency retrofits for large commercial facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What you will do:
Under general direction, responsible for the service & repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the customers and JCI goals. Accountable for quality, timeliness and efficiency of Service & repair and designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service team and subcontractors.
How you will do it:
- Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems for the customers facility. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the customer's facility requirements.
- Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, service and/or installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Provides field change information to the team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in release meeting with sales and service operations. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians.
- Adheres to safety standards.
- A high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
What we look for:
Required
- Minimum of Ten (10) years of experience with programming, installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, service mechanical, electrical, or HVAC service industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., Modbus, LON, BACnet, etc.).
- Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools, such as Visio.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
- Understanding of IP networking for building automation systems.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36-50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What you will do:
Under general direction, responsible for the service & repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the customers and JCI goals. Accountable for quality, timeliness and efficiency of Service & repair and designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service team and subcontractors.
How you will do it:
- Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems for the customers facility. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the customer's facility requirements.
- Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, service and/or installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Provides field change information to the team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in release meeting with sales and service operations. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians.
- Adheres to safety standards.
- A high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
What we look for:
Required
- Minimum of Ten (10) years of experience with programming, installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, service mechanical, electrical, or HVAC service industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., Modbus, LON, BACnet, etc.).
- Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools, such as Visio.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
- Understanding of IP networking for building automation systems.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36-50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
#techhiring
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Hvac Engineer Job Market in Florida
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hvac engineer jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida Certified Contractor license or eligibility for Florida licensure through the DBPR
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in HVAC load calculation software such as Carrier HAP or Trane TRACE
- Experience designing and specifying commercial or industrial HVAC systems to ASHRAE standards
- Familiarity with Florida Building Code energy compliance and HVAC permitting processes
- Professional Engineer licensure or active pursuit of PE registration preferred for senior roles
Hvac Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hvac engineer in Florida?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pursue Florida Professional Engineer licensure through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, which requires passing the FE exam, gaining relevant work experience, and passing the PE exam. Engineers working on HVAC contracting and system installation may also need a Florida Certified Contractor license through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Many hvac engineers in Florida begin in design or commissioning roles while accumulating the supervised experience hours required for full PE licensure.
Which companies hire hvac engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring hvac engineers in Florida right now include Tudi Mechanical Systems, M2E, and RG Vanderweil, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of large healthcare systems, hospitality groups, and commercial real estate developers means that both engineering firms and owner-operator employers maintain consistent demand for hvac engineers across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most hvac engineer jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Coral Gables have the most hvac engineer openings in Florida. Miami's density of high-rise commercial and hospitality development drives strong demand there, while Orlando's theme park campuses, convention centers, and rapid suburban growth create steady mechanical engineering needs, and Tampa's expanding healthcare and mixed-use construction sector supports a robust local market.
Are there remote hvac engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. HVAC engineering is a largely field- and project-oriented discipline, and most Florida roles require on-site work during design reviews, commissioning, or construction administration phases. About 43% of hvac engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the design and energy modeling portions of the work rather than full project delivery.
How can I get hired as a hvac engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an engineering internship or junior HVAC designer role with a Florida mechanical engineering consulting firm, where graduates work under licensed PEs on commercial projects. Large Florida employers like hospital systems and university facilities departments hire entry-level mechanical or facilities engineers directly from Florida's engineering programs. Earning the Fundamentals of Engineering credential and building proficiency in load calculation software like Carrier HAP strengthens early applications, and roles titled junior mechanical designer or HVAC design engineer are the most common first steps into a full hvac engineer career.
Where can I find and apply to hvac engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to hvac engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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