Job Description
HVAC Engineer - Field-Focused Role with High-Impact Projects
Are you ready to take your HVAC engineering career to the next level? Join a dynamic team working on large-scale commercial and light industrial projects for high-profile clients like Amazon, In-N-Out, Keurig, and Trader Joe's. This is a hands-on role where your designs come to life in the field.
What You'll Do
+ Lead HVAC and refrigeration system design and project management from concept to completion.
+ Spend ~70% of your time on job sites conducting field assessments, troubleshooting, and coordinating installations.
+ Create permit-ready drawings, perform load calculations, and ensure compliance with Title 24, OSHA, and other codes.
+ Collaborate with CAD drafters, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, efficient systems.
+ Design systems including chillers, boilers, ventilation, and advanced cooling technologies.
What You Bring
+ 5+ years of HVAC engineering experience in commercial or light industrial settings.
+ Strong grasp of system design, heat load analysis, and mechanical drawings.
+ Familiarity with California building codes and mechanical standards.
+ CAD experience and ability to work with drafting teams.
+ Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE license preferred but not required.
+ Excellent communication and vendor coordination skills.
+ Willingness to perform job walks and gather field data.
Why You'll Love It
+ Career Growth & Stability: Work with a well-established contractor with over 40 years of industry presence.
+ Meaningful Work: See your designs implemented in real-world settings across diverse facilities.
+ Supportive Culture: Join a family-oriented team that values collaboration, flexibility, and initiative.
+ Competitive Pay & Perks:
+ Hourly rate: $33-$43.27
+ Medical, dental, vision insurance
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
+ Company vehicle and uniforms for field work
+ Dispatch-from-home flexibility for some roles
Work Environment
+ Full-time, on-site role based in Fullerton, CA.
+ Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with minimal overtime.
+ Fieldwork across Southern California, with occasional travel to Dallas, Las Vegas, and the Bay Area.
+ Business casual dress with PPE required for site visits.
Who Should Apply
+ Engineers with dual HVAC and refrigeration experience.
+ Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
+ Professionals looking for long-term growth-not close to retirement.
+ Team players who value autonomy, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your HVAC expertise to projects that matter.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.27/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fullerton,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Casual work, Monday to Friday,
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