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HVAC Design Engineer

Sunbelt Rentals
$74,144.00 - 101,948.00
paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Fort Mill
Oct 09, 2026

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Sr. HVAC Design Engineer

Sunbelt's Sr. HVAC Design Engineer is equipped for success so we can make it happen for our customers.

The Sr. HVAC Design Engineer will be empowered to originate ideas and incorporate them into the design of new products or redesign existing products for standard or special applications in a manner which ensures that consideration has been given to quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability and cost; and that projects are completed on or before established due dates. The Sr. HVAC Design Engineer also performs special engineering projects or complete special design projects.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Working with little or no supervision from sketches, information on order input forms, design project requests, engineering change orders or written and verbal instructions from the engineers, designs safe, technically sound projects that meet design requirements
  • Utilizes a high degree of latitude of judgment and comprehensive product knowledge in the design process and in the selection of materials and purchased parts used on projects
  • Effectively guides project from inception through completion considering product and cost requirements
  • Accurately prepares all drawings including layouts, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and purchased parts or revises drawings as required to meet engineering, manufacturing and process changes using either conventional drafting methods or a CAD system
  • Design safe, reliable, and cost-efficient systems using codes, standards, and experience
  • Manage design, calculate and procurement of equipment; create layouts, schematics, and BOMs
  • May enter data from documents into a computer database used by all other departments
  • Provide technical support on-site and remotely; analyze data to ensure performance compliance
  • Accurately prepares engineering documentation for the loading of engineering and manufacturing data base and fabrication of parts
  • Completes special design assignments or projects in a timely manner with little or no engineering guidance
  • Completes projects in a timely manner while giving consideration to quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability and cost
  • May provide administrative assistance within the department or more technical non-drafting assistance to design engineers
  • May assign, direct, and/or check the work of drafters or other designers for accuracy, manufacturing practices and conformance to engineering systems
  • Trains team members on technical knowledge associated with assignments and products
  • May prepare project hour estimates, schedule assigned projects or assist in preparing approval agency reports
  • May prepare drawings and data for submittals, catalogs, bulletins, service manuals, parts lists and product specifications and material requests
  • Researches data and prepares text and illustration for manuals
  • May communicate with and/or travel to factories, outside vendors or job sites to resolve manufacturing questions and/or production problems
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Education or experience that prepares you for success:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or Vocational school certificate in electro/mechanical drafting or equivalent work experience
5+ years of drafting experience
3 of which was obtained on multiple product lines in the HVAC industry
Manufacturing processes and systems, engineering systems, product coding and assigned products required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you will rely on or develop:
Knowledge of computers and AUTOCAD
Mechanical, mathematical, and technical skills and abstract thinking and reasoning skills

Safety is key to our culture: The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 25 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

We value an inclusive and diverse workplace: Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class.

Base Pay Range: $74,144.00 - 101,948.00

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans

  • 401(k) Match

  • Volunteer time off

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending

  • Tuition Reimbursement Options

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

  • 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service

  • 5 sick days

  • 6 holidays

  • 2 half day holidays

  • 2 floating holidays

  • 1 inclusion day

  • 1 volunteer day

Gear up for an exciting career!

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

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