MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - HVAC SYSTEMS

Job Summary

We’re seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to help create innovative, cost-effective, and energy efficient HVAC systems for client customers. In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of systems collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, managing projects from concept through completion, and ensuring deliverables meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support project teams by identifying sales opportunities, developing proposals, and assisting in closing new contracts.
• Create detailed proposals including material and equipment pricing, vendor/subcontractor quotes, manpower estimates, project phasing, duration, and customer RFP requirements.
• Participate in meetings, site walks, and calls while maintaining clear communication between Quantum and customers.
• Define project specifications by reviewing existing designs, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Identify project phases and responsibilities, communicating requirements to contractors for accurate bids. Ensure on-time delivery of design documents, product performance details, and construction feasibility.
• Support overall team success by contributing to project deliverables and problem-solving initiatives.
• Generate and review engineering documents for completeness, scope compliance, and cost efficiency; analyze cost comparisons and collaborate with construction teams to implement time and cost saving practices.
• Ensure timely, contract compliant delivery of technical data packages; coordinate design completion dates with engineering and assist project managers with delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and training across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction disciplines.
• Participate in construction kick-off meetings and support the project manager in managing design changes and deviations.
• Recommend process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee project planning documents including coordinating procurement of mechanical equipment and technical materials, delivery scheduling, and assisting with technical knowledge, logistics and cost management.
• Maintain schedule, coordinating activities and resolving issues quickly to keep projects on track.
• Oversees the translation of project “red-line” drawings to as-built construction documents.
• Ensure delivery of software backups and/or other digital project media to client.
• Complete post-construction site-walk for project completion verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• Experience in HVAC engineering field or 6+ years of related project experience
• EIT Certification required; PE license preferred
• Experience with the design and/or build of complex HVAC commercial construction projects
• Ability to communicate with customers and contacts in a professional manner
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other tools such as Trane Trace, Revit, and AutoCAD
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with valid U.S. passport for access to secure facilities