HVAC Technology
School of Construction & Design Technologies
Lifelong Education Center, Rm. C156 · (570) 327-4518
Career Opportunities
The reward for academic perseverance is a rewarding and challenging career in a dynamic industry. The construction industry has shown consistent growth and stability over the last decade, and opportunities for successful graduates will continue to increase.
Types of Jobs
The HVAC Design Technology bachelor's degree prepares graduates for careers in residential or commercial businesses such as:
- Field technicians
- Repair technicians
- Installers
- Field or shop supervisors
- Design assistants
- Project managers
- Superintendents
- Mid-level managers
Graduates also may be self-employed in sales, service installation or HVAC contracting.
The Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology associate-degree programs prepare students for careers in refrigeration and air conditioning, and heating such as:
- Equipment mechanic
- Estimator
- Sales representative
- Air conditioning lab technician
- Industrial physical plant maintenance
The Plumbing certificate program prepares students for careers in plumbing installation, industrial maintenance, public utilities service, machine work and shipbuilding industries.
Companies hiring our graduates include Johnson Controls, Westcode Inc., Siemens Building Technologies, REMCO, Dan Foss, Penn State University, and many others. Penn College hosts two career fairs every year that bring hundreds of potential employers to meet prospective graduates.
View the Job Opportunities for the Construction Industry page for additional information about the various opportunities in the construction industry.