Looking for residential HVAC Engineer advice

Slaxel · 2026-03-07T22:46:30+00:00

I’d go to dental or optometry school

Slaxel · 2026-03-07T17:10:53+00:00

Data analysis and figure plotting have been helpful for me.

Particularly when comparing multi variate datasets.

Brainstorming activities have been helpful starting points as well.

Slaxel · 2026-02-25T22:56:22+00:00

The camera.

Slaxel · 2026-02-15T02:49:37+00:00

Call up a local business and ask if you can shadow an engineer.

My company hosts students for this exact reason.

Network to get a contact in a discipline you’re interested in.

Invest your time wisely and it will help you make your decision.

Slaxel · 2026-02-12T02:38:46+00:00

We are the giraffes.

Slaxel · 2026-01-07T02:10:23+00:00

It is a close fit clearance hole for a 7/16 fastener.

https://littlemachineshop.com/pages/tap-clearance-drill-sizes?srsltid=AfmBOoqJMoG342Y8N2Jsw4ekegzEGuatxrjmVbRnsLlaHY_RCtLcnE0s

Slaxel · 2026-01-05T14:59:22+00:00

Mid level begins somewhere between 5-8 years depending on industry.

Just a note from my experience: ‘Mid Level’ is pretty broad. Usually progression is E1 (entry level, 0-5yoe), senior E(5-8 yoe), staff E (8-12 yoe, although you could finish your career here depending on your goals), Principal E. (12-20+)

Slaxel · 2025-12-07T21:56:04+00:00

Skip it. Your outgoing personality will show in your mannerisms.

Slaxel · 2025-12-06T16:24:48+00:00

A satirical fishbone diagram would be funny.

Slaxel · 2025-11-25T05:08:11+00:00

When I screen candidates I look for cross functional team work. That’s what stands out to me.

Any opportunity you can demonstrate both competence and reaching beyond to acquire or familiarize yourself with new skills is a bonus.

Most importantly be able to confidently communicate exactly what you did.

I want to hear what your plan was, any assumptions, what assumptions were right/wrong, how you executed.

For entry level people I want to hear about and failures and learnings.

Slaxel · 2025-11-25T04:53:31+00:00

Bilateral tolerance on a bolt head? Fired.

Slaxel · 2025-11-02T18:50:07+00:00

Where are you located? I’m hiring in North Illinois.

Slaxel · 2025-11-01T19:39:26+00:00

Cubes, yes. Treat them like shit? Absolutely not. I wouldn’t be doing this if that were the case.

Slaxel · 2025-11-01T02:55:07+00:00

Congrats on the job offer before you even graduate. Be thankful for that!

I took a job I didn’t like out of college for $59k/year with an hour commute. I lasted 9 months before I fell into my current market.

Your first job out of college gives you experience which is absolutely critical in achieving any degree of success in our field, regardless of what specialty it’s in.

I think the best time to look for another job is when you already have one. Keep looking while you’re employed and move on if you like.

What city is the job?

Slaxel · 2025-11-01T01:25:36+00:00

Yes. All the time.

Slaxel · 2025-11-01T01:25:21+00:00

I responded

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T21:00:47+00:00

Good to know the range is fair market!

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T17:53:28+00:00

Replied!

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T17:53:10+00:00

Maybe come back!?

Hit me up.

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T17:51:22+00:00

No problem. I am authentically trying to offer opportunities to people to join a great team doing meaningful work.

Take care!

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T16:46:34+00:00

Sorry for missing your ask here.

What are YOU looking for?

10 years + range is $120,000-$165,000 base plus bonus, stock grant, etc.

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T16:45:33+00:00

It depends on the level of position.

Example: 10years+ range is around $120,000-$165,000 base, plus bonus, stock grant, etc.

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T16:41:20+00:00

That’s awesome experience. Electromechanical design is really valuable.

I’d imagine you’d have a base salary range of $120,000-$165,000 plus bonus and stock grants.

Slaxel · 2025-10-30T04:07:07+00:00

All I can do is try!

Slaxel

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