LEAD ENGINEER

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and more efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission-critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals.

About the role

The Lead Engineer provides technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of HVAC systems for commercial and residential projects. This role oversees engineering activities from concept through construction, ensuring projects meet client requirements, regulatory standards, budget expectations, and schedule commitments. The Lead Engineer mentors engineering staff and drives technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of HVAC systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, exhaust, smoke control, and building automation systems.
• Prepare and review load calculations, equipment selections, ductwork layouts, piping systems, and energy analysis.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, local regulations, and industry best practices.
• Develop engineering calculations, specifications, design narratives, and construction documents.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews on engineering deliverables.
• Manage multiple HVAC engineering projects simultaneously from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project success.
• Support commissioning activities and troubleshoot system performance issues during construction and startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of HVAC design and engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading HVAC projects and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, load calculations, psychometrics, controls, and equipment selection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and other relevant computer skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Pay

$35 hourly rate | Weekly pay. The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits for staff and management team members.