HVAC Electrical Engineer

HVAC Electrical Engineer

Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. (CAPS) is a Houston-based, full-service HVAC company specializing in the design, fabrication, installation, and servicing of industrial and commercial air conditioning and heating systems. Since 1996, CAPS has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions to customers across a wide range of industries.

With a team of skilled professionals and multiple Texas-based facilities, CAPS provides end-to-end capabilities including HVAC manufacturing, mechanical field services, and parts distribution. As part of AirX Climate Solutions, we are committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction—creating a team-oriented environment where employees can grow, contribute, and support essential operations across the industries we serve.

We are currently seeking a HVAC Electrical Engineer to add to our growing team.

Job Description:

Electrical engineers are responsible for designing and preparing technical electrical drawings and Bill of Materials.

Responsible for the design and layout of custom equipment and field installed projects. They will be required to select components and materials needed to meet customer specific project requirements. The ability to communicate overall project concepts, layouts and component designs via complete drawing packages and submittal book data is the primary responsibility of engineering staff personnel.

Preferred Background

Applicants should have experience in/with the following:

• Knowledge in all disciplines of the HVAC and/or Manufacturing industry
• Designing electrical power circuits
• Designing electrical control circuits (AC and DC)
• Knowledge of the design of and construction practices of manufactured and engineered products and services such as:

1. Fans
2. Compressors
3. Heaters
4. Controls (DDC and Relay Logic)
5. Piping

Main Job Task & Responsibilities

• Design and draw wiring and layout diagrams
• Select electrical components
• Design HVAC Sequence of Operations
• Calculate MCA and MOCP
• Create visual guidelines for construction purposes
• Draft technical details
• Specify electrical connections
• Electrical back-pan detailed layouts
• Use Computer Aided Design and Drafting systems to prepare drawings, AutoCAD electrical
• Create and store drawings electronically
• Prepare variations of design
• Explain concepts to customers, fabrication and installation workers
• Prepare engineering drawings that detail plans and specifications
• Physically observe each project in fabrication and provide input as project is in progress
• Redline/As built

Education and Experience

• Must be proficient in the following software packages:

1. AutoDesk AutoCAD
2. Microsoft Word
3. Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge in NEC
• Knowledge with hazardous locations and its requirements
• Knowledge in IEC / ATEX is a plus
• BSME or BSEE required
• Registered Engineer in the State of Texas
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical codes for hazardous areas and NFPA 496 systems
• Minimum 8 - 10 years' experience in HVAC industry

Key Components

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to team members
• Ability to understand directions and work on multiple projects
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Ability to read customer provided drawings and specifications
• Possesses general working knowledge of structural design
• Ability to read and understand systems engineering drawings
• Must be quality oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Possesses leadership skills and teamwork attitude
• Strong organizational skills required

At Custom Air Products & Services, we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected status and are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable laws.