Senior HVAC Engineer & Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Senior HVAC Engineer & Team Lead

About Us:

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

If you’re ready to grow your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. We offer both stability and growth opportunities in today’s fast-changing environment. We are currently seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer to join our team in the Philadelphia, PA office.

Our HVAC Department in Philadelphia provides engineering services for a wide range of project types and market sectors and is a perfect place to continue your growth as a well-rounded professional by participating in some of the region’s most exciting, sustainable, and impactful projects. If you are interested in working at an engineering firm that has set the bar as an industry leader for more than 75 years, join us.

Some of the Responsibilities include:

• Lead engineer to perform all calculations, design concepts and supervision of all project level production.
• Direct a team of junior engineers, depending on project size and complexity.
• Understand and maintain production and graphics standards (primarily in Revit) to allow leadership and direction for the design team.
• Assure that tasks are complete, accurate and in accordance with good engineering practices.
• Develop concepts, select equipment, and document infrastructure and utility designs for air and water systems.
• Show knowledge and experience with calculations, equipment selection, air and hydronic distribution systems, heating and cooling plants, and construction documents
• Attend field visits, meet with clients and vendors as necessary.
• Coordinate specific design aspects with architects, clients, and other team members.
• Help develop and mentor junior and other team members.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects (Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Low Voltage, etc.).

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience
• Professional Engineering license preferred
• Science & Technology project experience preferred
• Strong communication skills required
• Ability to use good judgement and make decisions with authority
• Professional commitment to sustainability
• Proficient in computer use and software including, but not limited to: Revit, Excel, Word, Bluebeam.
• This position will interact directly with clients; a business acumen mindset is necessary

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture:

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Learn more about our culture at

The total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio but expected to be in the $125,000 to $175,000 range.