HVAC Engineer

Salary: $62.83 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Position
Job Number: 105756
Department: Housing Operations
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven organization. Our main office is in vibrant Lower Queen Anne, with field offices across Seattle. We are committed to expanding housing opportunities and strengthening communities throughout the city.

With a dedicated team of over 850 employees, SHA fosters a supportive, dynamic workplace where collaboration and professional growth are valued. Our staff has made us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.

We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, professional learning opportunities, and active employee resource groups. SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Learn more in ourand statement.

The position: We are looking for an engineer to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can perform skilled journeyman level day-to-day operation, inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and related building systems and controls.

How to Apply:

To apply , complete the online Neo Gov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.

Application Tips:

Update the Work Experience and Education sections with your most current information. Note: SHA does not accept external attachments, such as resumes or cover letters.

Complete the Agency-Wide questions. Even if you have applied to SHA before, please review and update your responses.

Respond to any Supplemental Questions, if applicable.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship training program and journey-level HVAC technician status
• Valid Washington state driver's license with a fully insurable driving record
• Valid EPA universal license
• Valid EL06A HVAC/R specialty license
• Refrigeration journeyman license, type A or C
• Boiler license 4th grade or better
• Four or more years of as an HVAC/R technician in a commercial or industrial setting preferred

What will you do?

• Perform skilled journeyman level electrical and mechanical duties
• Set up and use journeyman level recovery equipment
• Repair refrigeration leaks, replace compressors, and other refrigeration side components
• Charge refrigeration systems
• Set up, calibrate, and use different types of test equipment related to HVAC/R
• Read and interpret building HVAC/R equipment mechanical plans, blueprints, electrical schematics, and as-builts
• Troubleshoot hydronic boilers

For additional information on the job, please see the full

The Location: 810 MLK Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

Generous paid leave and holidays

• Work-Life Balance

Reasonable hours

Opportunity for part-time remote work (dependent on the position)

• Professional Development

On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Benefits
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is pleased to offer an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for the full benefits package).

The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:

Eligibility
As a new hire, your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise, your coverage begins on the first of the following month.

Medical
Employees may select from four medical plans - Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.

The monthly cost for each of the plans are as follows:

is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

Dental
Employees may select from two dental plans - , an incentive plan, or , a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents and are paid for by SHA.

Vision
SHA offers two vision plans through The Basic plan is fully paid for by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid for by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames, and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.

Long Term Disability Insurance
If you are disabled, the Basic…