Hvac Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Hvac Engineer jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in commercial construction, industrial facilities management, and large-scale building systems across the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford, and Peoria. Major employers with a lasting footprint in Illinois include Siemens, Johnson Controls, and Pepper Construction, all of which regularly hire hvac engineers from entry-level design roles through senior project and systems engineers. The most in-demand specialties are building energy modeling, controls integration, and mechanical systems commissioning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring6
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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HVAC Cooling Customer Engineer Site Leader - Schaumburg
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HVAC Cooling Customer Engineer Site Leader - Schaumburg
Vertiv
Schaumburg, Illinois
Construction Labor
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
EPA Refrigeration Certification
10,000+

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Sales Engineer-Commercial HVAC (Owner Sales)
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Sales Engineer-Commercial HVAC (Owner Sales)
HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
Sales
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Technical Program Management
$100k - $120k/yr

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HVAC Mobile Engineer
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HVAC Mobile Engineer
CBRE
Chicago, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
HVAC Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Mechanical Engineering
EPA Refrigeration Certification
10,000+

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HVAC Engineer | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
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HVAC Engineer | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group
Evanston, Illinois
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$65 - $71/hr
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - HVAC
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - HVAC
AME Engineering
Chicago, Illinois
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$80k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering

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Hvac Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
8 jobs
Warrenville
5 jobs
Evanston
1 job
Schaumburg
1 job
Rock Island
1 job
Arlington Heights
1 job

Hvac Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy10
  • CBRE1
  • Vertiv1
  • Oak View1
  • Skill Fill1

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hvac engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Illinois through IDFPR preferred for senior roles
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
  • Proficiency with HVAC design software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Trane TRACE
  • Hands-on experience with commercial or industrial HVAC system design and load calculations
  • Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and Illinois Energy Conservation Code requirements
  • Strong project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple active engineering submittals

Hvac Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hvac engineer in Illinois?

Most hvac engineers in Illinois start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, then gain field experience before pursuing Professional Engineer licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The PE exam pathway requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early in your career, accumulating qualifying work experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. ASHRAE certifications such as the Building Energy Assessment Professional credential are valued additions in the Illinois market.

Which companies hire hvac engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring hvac engineers in Illinois right now include Sargent & Lundy, CBRE, and Vertiv, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of commercial high-rises, university campuses, and manufacturing facilities keeps a broad range of engineering firms and facility management companies actively recruiting throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most hvac engineer jobs?

The Illinois cities with the most hvac engineer openings are Chicago, Warrenville, and Evanston. Chicago dominates due to its volume of large commercial construction projects, corporate headquarters, and healthcare campuses, while Rockford and Peoria draw steady demand from regional industrial manufacturers and institutional facilities that rely on in-house or contracted hvac engineering support.

Are there remote hvac engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of hvac engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most hvac engineering work. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are energy modeling, load calculations, and design documentation, while commissioning, site inspections, and equipment startups require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a hvac engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an engineering internship or co-op with a Chicago-area MEP consulting firm or a large facilities management company, where you work alongside licensed engineers on real projects. Firms like Affiliated Engineers and environmental engineering consultancies in the Chicago metro regularly bring on new graduates for junior designer or field engineer roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals readiness to Illinois employers and gives you a competitive edge over candidates who haven't yet started the PE pathway.

Where can I find and apply to hvac engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to hvac engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across commercial, industrial, and institutional employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.

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