HVAC Systems Engineer

Location: Noblesville, IN
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Chief of Engineering

About Evolve Transporters

Evolve Transporters is a high-end custom fabrication company with locations in the greater Indianapolis, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio areas. We partner with some of the largest motorsports teams and brands in the world, designing and fabricating premium race transporters and mobile workspaces. Our success is built on craftsmanship, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

Evolve operates using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a business operating framework that establishes clear expectations, accountability, measurable performance, and alignment around company goals.

We are committed to placing people in roles where they can succeed and contribute at a high level. Employees are expected to understand the responsibilities and outcomes associated with their role, take ownership of commitments, communicate obstacles proactively, and consistently deliver results.

Position Summary

The HVAC Systems Engineer plays a critical role in the design, integration, and continuous improvement of HVAC, climate control, ventilation, and environmental comfort systems for Evolve Transporters' custom race transporters, hospitality units, specialty trailers, and mobile workspaces.

You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Project Management to develop innovative HVAC solutions that enhance customer comfort, reliability, energy efficiency, and overall product performance.

Success in this role means designing robust HVAC systems, improving product standardization, reducing installation and service issues, supporting manufacturing execution, and delivering a premium customer experience.

What You'll Own

HVAC System Design & Product Development

Design HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, fresh air, and environmental control systems for custom transporters and specialty vehicles while ensuring performance, reliability, serviceability, and regulatory compliance.

Product Standardization & Continuous Improvement

Drive HVAC system standardization across product platforms and implement improvements that reduce complexity, improve manufacturability, and increase long-term reliability.

Engineering Analysis & Technical Support

Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow analysis, and system performance evaluations while providing technical support to production, service, and project teams.

Manufacturing & Installation Support

Partner with fabrication and production teams to ensure HVAC systems are installed correctly, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering requirements.

Supplier Development & Component Selection

Evaluate equipment, vendors, and new technologies while developing supplier relationships that support quality, cost, and product performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for race transporters, hospitality units, specialty trailers, and mobile workspaces.

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.

• Develop HVAC layouts, schematics, BOMs, and installation documentation.

• Select and specify HVAC equipment, controls, ducting, ventilation, and related components.

• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Production teams during design and build phases.

• Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.

• Troubleshoot HVAC performance, reliability, and field service issues.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.

• Develop HVAC design standards and best practices.

• Evaluate emerging HVAC technologies and efficiency improvements.

• Support purchasing with component selection and supplier evaluation.

• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 5+ years of HVAC engineering, mechanical systems engineering, or thermal systems experience.

• Experience designing commercial, industrial, transportation, mobile, or specialty vehicle HVAC systems.

• Strong understanding of heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, and air distribution systems.

• Experience with HVAC load calculations and equipment sizing.

• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

• Experience creating BOMs and engineering documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, and Production teams.

• Strong communication and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specialty vehicles, transportation equipment, RV, marine, hospitality, or motorsports applications.

• Experience supporting custom fabrication and manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of electrical controls and building automation systems.

• Familiarity with applicable HVAC codes and standards.

• FEA, thermal modeling, or CFD experience.

• Experience with ERP systems and product configuration management.

What Success Looks Like

In your first year, you will:

• Improve HVAC system performance and reliability across Evolve product lines.

• Develop HVAC design standards that support consistency and scalability.

• Reduce HVAC-related production and warranty issues.

• Improve manufacturability and installation efficiency.

• Implement cost-saving and performance-enhancing improvements.

• Become a trusted technical resource for Engineering, Operations, Production, and Service teams.

• Contribute to the next generation of premium transporter and hospitality solutions.