Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

Job Description

Freese & Nichols, Inc. is seeking a professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities group. The Mechanical and Plumbing team serves the water and wastewater industry, municipal, government, federal, educational facilities, commercial, and private practice clients. The engineer will leverage technical experience to execute and deliver projects from inception through start‑up and turnover, working with multi‑discipline teams on study, design and construction phase services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HVAC & plumbing engineer for facilities, pump stations, treatment plants and drainage structures.
• Perform design and review calculations of others, seal drawings and reports, and sign documents as required by state board of Professional Engineers sealing regulations and industry standards.
• Work independently and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, client staff, regulatory agencies and project teams.
• Participate in business development activities including engineering scope, fee preparation and proposal preparation.
• Seek answers and assistance proactively to perform tasks and meet deadlines within budget.
• Occur occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of experience in HVAC and/or Plumbing engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to self‑direct and work on multiple assignments while meeting project deliverable dates.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in HVAC and plumbing design per industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE, IBC, NFPA).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred

• 6+ years’ experience in HVAC/Plumbing engineering.
• Project management experience.
• Pump station and treatment plant HVAC/plumbing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in client‑specific A/E standards and processes (UFCs, UFGS, city and state processes).
• Certified as Energy Manager (CxA) or experience in commissioning and energy efficiency services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work.
• Alternative work schedule: day off every other Friday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freese & Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We prohibit employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.