Senior Mechanical Engineer- HVAC
Company Summary:
A growing employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC to join its Plymouth, Michigan office. This position offers the opportunity to lead the design of complex HVAC and plumbing systems across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, commercial, manufacturing, municipal, and institutional projects while serving as a technical leader within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC will be responsible for...
- Leading the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for new construction, renovation, and facility expansion projects
- Developing system calculations, equipment selections, and construction documents for complex building systems
- Designing air handling, chilled water, heating hot water, steam, energy recovery, and hydronic systems
- Performing and overseeing HVAC load calculations using industry-standard software
- Conducting existing building assessments, field investigations, and facility surveys
- Coordinating mechanical system designs with architects, engineers, owners, and project stakeholders
- Serving as a technical resource on building codes, standards, and design best practices
- Reviewing engineering reports, specifications, studies, and construction documents produced by project teams
- Performing QA/QC reviews and maintaining design quality standards
- Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and supporting technical staff development
- Leading construction administration efforts including RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, and site observations
- Acting as a primary client contact and representing the firm throughout project delivery
- Supporting master planning studies and long-term facility improvement initiatives
- Writing and reviewing project specifications and technical documentation
The Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering and HVAC design experience within the consulting engineering industry
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required or ability to obtain Michigan licensure through reciprocity
- Extensive experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, or higher education facilities
- Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, IBC, IMC, and IPC codes and standards
- Experience with HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and system modeling
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of psychrometrics, heat transfer, and HVAC design methodologies
- Experience reviewing construction documents and engineering deliverables
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead multidisciplinary project teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record and sealing construction documents
- Multi-state PE licensure
- LEED accreditation or sustainability-focused design experience
- Experience with healthcare, laboratory, higher education, mission critical, or advanced manufacturing facilities
- Advanced experience with Trane TRACE 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, IESVE, or similar modeling software
- Experience with building automation systems (BAS/BMS) and controls integration
- Proposal writing, business development, and client relationship management experience
- Experience leading large-scale multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction
Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:
- Employee-owned organization with strong long-term growth and stability
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities
- Diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
- Opportunity to take on technical leadership and mentorship responsibilities
- Exposure to healthcare, higher education, science & technology, manufacturing, and mission critical facilities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
If you are interested in the Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC role, please apply today.
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