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HVAC System Engineer

System One
Westminster, MD Other
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Job Title: HVAC System Engineer
Location: Westminster, Maryland
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $75,000 - 113,000 Annually
Contractor Work Model: Remote Potential

Overview

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the execution of the design and development of HVAC systems and controls for passenger rail transit vehicles.
The primary objectives of this position are to develop HVAC systems on-time, within the approved budget, and specification complaint while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and minimizing or mitigating risks.
The Project Engineer is responsible for the system design, including system calculations, system drawings, integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical support to other internal departments. They ensure the progress of the detail design development meets the project requirements, whilst ensuring specification compliance, or waivers are approved.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the design and development of HVAC systems and controls for passenger rail transit vehicles, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and specifications
  • Review customer specifications and create clause-by-clause documentation in response
  • Perform system performance calculations and prepare technical proposals
  • Develop system specifications, descriptions, tests, and analysis documentation
  • Create and maintain system schematics and bill of materials, including costing and weight estimates
  • Monitor and ensure specification compliance, creating waivers as needed
  • Provide technical support, feedback, and review documentation produced by other Systems Engineers
  • Develop new systems for the North American market with innovative functions based on customer requirements
  • Contribute to project scheduling, progress updates, and stakeholder communication
  • Represent the company at customer-facing events and trade shows as requested
  • Support and assist colleagues and take on additional duties as requested

Requirements

  • Must possess practical knowledge of HVAC or similar electromechanical equipment and principles
  • Understanding of thermodynamics, physics, and systems calculations
  • Experience developing technical proposals and documentation
  • Knowledge of refrigeration systems and relevant ISO standards
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager; rail experience is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or physics

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $75,000 - $113,000

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