Hvac Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Hvac Engineer jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Midtown, and the Greater Galleria area across commercial construction, oil and gas facilities, and healthcare campuses. Employers actively hiring include CBRE, Fluor, and Johnson Controls. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description: HVAC Heat Exchanger (Coil) Design Engineer
Position Type: Part-Time / Project-Based / Remote Flexible
Experience Level: Senior / Retired Professional (20+ years preferred)
Expertise: Fin-and-Tube (Copper/Aluminum) Coil Design
Role Overview
Our company is seeking a seasoned HVAC Heat Exchanger (Coil) Design Engineer to join us on a part-time consulting basis. We are specifically looking for an expert with deep technical roots in copper tube and aluminum / copper fin coil architecture. Experience in working with Plate heat exchangers (PHE) will be helpful to have & viewed favorably. This role is ideal for a retired professional who wishes to stay engaged in the industry by solving complex thermal heat transfer challenges and providing technical experience without the commitment of a full-time schedule.
Primary Responsibilities:
Review and analyze our Customer’s technical specifications / requirements on their project.
Attend online or in-person technical meetings with our customers on a as need basis.
Prepare & share RFQ’s (based on technical specifications & discussions) with the manufacturing facility that we work with on our project.
- Design & Optimization: Lead the thermal and mechanical design of HVAC coils, specifically optimizing fin geometry and tube circuitry for efficiency and performance.
- Material Expertise: Advise on material selection, focusing on maximizing heat transfer while mitigating corrosion (galvanic/formicary).
- Performance Validation: Review and validate thermal performance calculations using industry-standard software and AHRI 410 guidelines.
- Co-ordination with Manufacturing partners : Our Company works with both domestic & International HVAC Coil suppliers in order to propose a technical solution to their project needs. The candidates experience in understanding manufacturing capabilities & factoring this into final design of the heat exchangers would play a vital role in the success of this position.
- Technical Proposals : Create technical proposals based on our manufacturing partners technical offers & your own calculations & respond to our customers RFQ 's
- Customer interface : The candidate is expected to interface with our customers on all technical questions they may have on the proposal submitted to them for the project in addition to any questions they may have on the heat exchangers once they are delivered.
Qualifications
- Deep Subject Matter Expertise: Extensive history in the design and manufacture of air-to-refrigerant or air-to-water heat exchangers.
- Technical Fluency: Mastery of heat transfer coefficients, pressure drop calculations, and coil circuitry.
- Industry Standards: Expert-level knowledge of AHRI Standard 410.
- Software: Experience with CoilDesigner, HTRI, or similar thermal modeling platforms.
Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77056
Job Description: HVAC Heat Exchanger (Coil) Design Engineer
Position Type: Part-Time / Project-Based / Remote Flexible
Experience Level: Senior / Retired Professional (20+ years preferred)
Expertise: Fin-and-Tube (Copper/Aluminum) Coil Design
Role Overview
Our company is seeking a seasoned HVAC Heat Exchanger (Coil) Design Engineer to join us on a part-time consulting basis. We are specifically looking for an expert with deep technical roots in copper tube and aluminum / copper fin coil architecture. Experience in working with Plate heat exchangers (PHE) will be helpful to have & viewed favorably. This role is ideal for a retired professional who wishes to stay engaged in the industry by solving complex thermal heat transfer challenges and providing technical experience without the commitment of a full-time schedule.
Primary Responsibilities:
Review and analyze our Customer’s technical specifications / requirements on their project.
Attend online or in-person technical meetings with our customers on a as need basis.
Prepare & share RFQ’s (based on technical specifications & discussions) with the manufacturing facility that we work with on our project.
- Design & Optimization: Lead the thermal and mechanical design of HVAC coils, specifically optimizing fin geometry and tube circuitry for efficiency and performance.
- Material Expertise: Advise on material selection, focusing on maximizing heat transfer while mitigating corrosion (galvanic/formicary).
- Performance Validation: Review and validate thermal performance calculations using industry-standard software and AHRI 410 guidelines.
- Co-ordination with Manufacturing partners : Our Company works with both domestic & International HVAC Coil suppliers in order to propose a technical solution to their project needs. The candidates experience in understanding manufacturing capabilities & factoring this into final design of the heat exchangers would play a vital role in the success of this position.
- Technical Proposals : Create technical proposals based on our manufacturing partners technical offers & your own calculations & respond to our customers RFQ 's
- Customer interface : The candidate is expected to interface with our customers on all technical questions they may have on the proposal submitted to them for the project in addition to any questions they may have on the heat exchangers once they are delivered.
Qualifications
- Deep Subject Matter Expertise: Extensive history in the design and manufacture of air-to-refrigerant or air-to-water heat exchangers.
- Technical Fluency: Mastery of heat transfer coefficients, pressure drop calculations, and coil circuitry.
- Industry Standards: Expert-level knowledge of AHRI Standard 410.
- Software: Experience with CoilDesigner, HTRI, or similar thermal modeling platforms.
Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77056
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Hvac Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hvac engineer job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's commercial construction firms, petrochemical facility operators, and large healthcare systems, which are among the heaviest local employers of hvac engineers. Jobs concentrate in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center area. Candidates with experience in industrial HVAC systems, building automation controls, or energy modeling for large commercial buildings tend to stand out in this market.
Which companies hire hvac engineers in Houston?
Employers hiring hvac engineers in Houston right now include CBRE, Fluor, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's mix of engineering and construction firms, facility management companies, and energy sector operators creates a broad range of employer types across the metro.
Are there remote hvac engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though sparingly, since most hvac engineer work involves on-site inspections, equipment commissioning, and facility coordination that can't be done remotely. About 100% of hvac engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a small but real slice of the market. Design, energy modeling, and project management functions are the roles most likely to offer hybrid flexibility in Houston.
How can I get a hvac engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting mechanical engineering technician or junior HVAC designer roles at mid-size MEP consulting firms and commercial contractors, many of which operate out of the Westchase and Greenway Plaza corridors. Internships with Houston-area facility management companies or the Texas Medical Center's construction and engineering departments can also open doors. A strong grasp of AutoCAD or Revit MEP and any hands-on coursework in refrigeration or building systems gives candidates a visible edge with local employers.
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