Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and controls, for a variety of project types across public and private sectors.
• Perform detailed heating and cooling load calculations to ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently and comply with industry standards.
• Design all aspects of HVAC systems, including cooling plants, chillers, heating plants, pumping systems, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
• Oversee multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting performance evaluations, supporting professional development, and assigning project hours.
• Handle project budgeting and scheduling responsibilities to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as needed to review existing conditions, monitor installation progress, and support project commissioning.
• Engage in business development activities, including attending client meetings, contributing to proposal development, and delivering sales presentations to secure new projects.
• Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and national building codes, ASHRAE standards, and applicable energy efficiency regulations.
• Collaborate closely with in-house architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to integrate HVAC and MEP solutions into overall building designs.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and HVAC modeling tools to develop system layouts, calculations, and detailed specifications.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, and reports to support project delivery and client communication.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, responsive service, and reliable technical expertise.
• Support the full design/build project lifecycle, including coordination from initial concept through construction and project closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7-10+ years of experience in HVAC design.
• Proven ability to design all aspects of HVAC systems, including cooling plants, chillers, heating plants, pumping systems, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
• Strong proficiency in HVAC design software, including AutoCAD and Trane Trace.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations and application of ASHRAE standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing a team of junior engineering staff.
• Proven client management experience with a demonstrated history of successful client interactions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for client meetings, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Able and willing to travel to job sites as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $72.00/hr.