Key skills
LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead the engineering design of HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, municipal, healthcare, and industrial facilities
- Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery
- Develop project work plans, staffing plans, and fee estimates
- Manage client relationships, including regular communication, meetings, and presentations
- Oversee and perform load calculations, equipment sizing, system selection, and energy analysis
- Direct the preparation and review of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and details
- Coordinate HVAC designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls disciplines
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and quality expectations
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; provide responses during construction
- Participate in construction administration, including site visits, punch walks, and system commissioning support
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, client development, and project pursuits
- Stay current with industry standards, codes, and emerging HVAC technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 8–15+ years of HVAC engineering experience in an engineering consulting environment
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations
- Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and guidelines, IMC, IECC, and applicable state/local mechanical codes
- Commercial HVAC systems (VAV, hydronic systems, chilled water, boilers, heat pumps, VRF, DOAS, etc.)
- Proficiency with HVAC design and analysis software, such as AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Load calculation and energy modeling tools (e.g., Trace, HAP, IES, EnergyPlus)
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
Benefits
- Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
- Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
- Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
- Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice