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Job outlook for mechanical engineers hvac design in the United States
Are mechanical engineer hvac design jobs in demand?
Mechanical engineer hvac design job and salary trends over time
Mechanical engineer hvac design jobs over time
Mechanical engineer hvac design job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 25 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 27 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 26 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 25 | 0.00% |
Average mechanical engineer hvac design salary over time
Mechanical engineer hvac design salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,346 | $34.78 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $70,958 | $34.11 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $70,107 | $33.71 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $68,912 | $33.13 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $67,556 | $32.48 | +0.7% |
Mechanical engineer hvac design jobs by state
Most common states for mechanical engineers hvac design
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 425 | 61% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,054 | 30% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,157 | 28% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,141 | 25% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 342 | 25% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 237 | 25% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,755 | 24% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,365 | 24% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 8,994 | 23% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 141 | 23% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,228 | 22% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 665 | 21% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,200 | 20% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 200 | 19% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,272 | 18% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 104 | 18% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 617 | 17% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 176 | 17% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 127 | 17% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,593 | 16% |
Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of mechanical engineer hvac design experts
University of Hawaii at Manoa
York College of Pennsylvania
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Murray State University
University of Alabama at Huntsville
University of Delaware
Colorado School of Mines
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
What general advice would you give to an Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design?
Mohammed Daqaq: This is a difficult question to answer and is very much dependent on how satisfied an individual is about their job. I can comment on what I hear from students with regards to their ME education. Most engineers choose ME because of its breadth and that it allows them more freedom to maneuver the job market once they graduate. They can clearly see that, despite being one of the most traditional engineering disciplines, it is still very trendy with employers. They also like the hands-on nature of the discipline where they get to design, optimize, and build physical components that work and move together to achieve a desired task. As for the dislikes, some students complain about the fact that ME requires an in-depth understanding of many mathematical concepts which many students find to be challenging.
Song Choi Ph.D.
Assistant DeanUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
What skills will help Mechanical Engineers HVAC Design earn the most?
Song Choi Ph.D.: This would be critical thinking, communication, initiative, creativity, and leadership.
Stephen Kuchnicki Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Civil and Mechanical EngineeringYork College of Pennsylvania
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
What skills stand out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
Stephen Kuchnicki Ph.D.: The skills that stand out are, oddly enough, not necessarily the skills one associates with a mechanical engineering degree. That's because those skills are assumed - sure, you have mechanical design experience in your toolbox, but who doesn't with an ME degree? What stands out are skills beyond the norm. Some knowledge of electronics is good because mechanical engineers work with electrical engineers all the time. Team skills - especially leadership - always stand out. Practical knowledge of machining - not as a machinist, but to understand that parts need to get made and how to design something that is more readily made by a professional machinist - is always a plus as well. Many of these skills come from having to build projects and get your hands dirty, so to speak. Just making something on paper doesn't do the trick because that troubleshooting is lost - as well as the very important engineering step of validating your design. That is, you designed your device to do A, B, and C. How well does your device do those things?
What skills will help Mechanical Engineers HVAC Design earn the most?
Stephen Kuchnicki Ph.D.: I'd have to say that students set themselves apart by having some of those soft skills. They show adaptability and make themselves valuable in multiple roles. They don't stop learning and so are better prepared to adapt. They communicate well and work well as a part of the team, whether in a lead role or a team member role. They do the things that make the team around them better. And they blend that with a sharp analytical mind and the ability to apply logical thinking grounded in basic engineering principles.
Mike DeVore Ph.D.
Professor & Program ChairCincinnati State Technical & Community College
Mechanical Engineering Technology
What skills stand out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
Mike DeVore Ph.D.: The skills that stand out for the resumes of students who graduate from our MET program include CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, and NX), experience in additive manufacturing, hands-on skills in manual machining and CNC, knowledge of engineering materials, and well-rounded education that includes two semesters of co-op experience.
Bryant Harrison
InstructorMurray State University
Design Engineering Technology
What skills stand out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
Bryant Harrison: Design Engineers should be able to think creatively and be prepared to use software to solve problems. Students who have acquired certifications in design software have shown some level of aptitude toward using that software to create and design engineering solutions.
Michael Anderson
Department chairUniversity of Alabama at Huntsville
Department of civil and environmental engineering
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design job market given the pandemic?
Michael Anderson: The biggest trend is employers want motivated employees. Given the pandemic and the inability to work in typical office settings, employers need employees that have the self-motivation to work remotely.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design job market given the pandemic?
Ajay Prasad: Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and most consumer goods are still strong. The pandemic is also unlikely to slow the demand in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality. While more manufacturing jobs are believed to return to the U.S., this likely will drive innovation for the automation of manufacturing processes. Going forward, demand is likely to be strong in infrastructure, renewable energy, automotive, and aerospace industries.
M. Stephen Enders Ph.D.
Professor & Department HeadColorado School of Mines
Mining Engineering Department
What skills stand out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
M. Stephen Enders Ph.D.: The most important thing that stands out in resumes is past job experiences, particularly student internships in relevant companies. This demonstrates a student's ability to work safely and effectively in the workplace. The companies that employ our students expect them to have a fundamental proficiency in the basic sciences and mathematics as well as in the principles of engineering. Although this is necessary, it is not sufficient for most companies. They prefer graduates with demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skills. They also want to see evidence that graduates can integrate and analyze multidisciplinary datasets, and they would really like to see computer coding and modeling expertise. On top of all of these attributes, companies also want to hire leaders and those who have a fundamental understanding or societal issues that impact their industry. This is a lot to expect. Students can get some of this from coursework and active participation in student clubs and other organizations.
Additionally: Presentation skills - written and oral. Management skills - CSM mining engineers have 3 to 4 courses focusing on management (mine operations, safety, construction and project mgt.), plus opportunities to work as crew fore(wo)men at the Edgar mine, where they get to lead small teams of junior classmates and assume responsibility for safety and job completion.
What experience really stands out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
Dr. Mingshao Zhang: Internship and Co-op (Cooperative Education) experiences that related to the industry.
Charles Jenckes
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
Mechanical Engineering
What skills stand out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
Charles Jenckes: For new graduates
1.Where the candidate went to school and what was studied
2.GPA
3.Any successful internships
4.Projects completed by the student
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Mechanical Engineers HVAC Design to find work opportunities?
Charles Jenckes: Here is an answer:
Monster
How would you rate the starting salaries for Mechanical Engineers HVAC Design, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Daisy Huang: Above average, but you won't be a millionaire easily (you can with some effort, saving, and investing well). It is very unlikely you'll ever be *super* wealthy, but it's also very unlikely you'll ever not find employment in your field. You'll have a solid ticket to a modestly comfortable life, with some luxuries, too.
What experience really stands out on Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design resumes?
Dr. Richard Onyancha: Besides having a good GPA, a student's application is tremendously enhanced by internships and any other extra curricula experiences, such as being a member of a competition team, leadership experience and any other specific experiences, such as appropriate independent study experiences that the student can speak about. Sometimes all these other experiences can compensate for a below average GPA. For some companies, demonstrating that you have participated in meaningful international experiences can be that thing that puts you over the competition.