How to become an HVAC engineer?

To become an HVAC engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or HVAC engineering technology. Your state will likely require you to get a license to work as an HVAC engineer. You can choose to obtain optional professional qualifications in a specialty area, like health care facility design or high-performance building design. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers offers several professional certification programs. You must be proficient with computers, especially CAD software, to qualify for entry-level HVAC engineer jobs.