Lead Mechanical Engineer - MEP / HVAC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP / HVAC / Plumbing)

Pay Rate: $ up to $150,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with Company Match, PTO & Paid Holidays, Gym & Fitness Reimbursement, Company Events, And More!
  
• Hybrid location
  
• Full time position with career advancement
  

About the Role:

spent years feeling like a cog in a big engineering firm—working on just one piece of a project and never seeing the full picture—this is your opportunity to change that.

You’ll join a tight-knit team of three and step in as the mechanical expert, leading full HVAC and plumbing system designs from concept through stamped construction documents. This isn’t a role about designing one component—you’ll own the entire system. You’ll have real influence over project direction, creative latitude on complex retrofits, and a direct hand in building out the engineering team.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Wants to work on full system designs—not just parts

• Is tired of limited ownership at a large firm and wants more autonomy

• Craves creative problem-solving and challenging retrofit work (not just 1-to-1 replacements)

• Is ready to step into leadership and mentor junior engineers

• Wants a say in how the engineering practice grows

• PE required (any U.S. state);
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design and stamped construction documents (drawings and specifications)
  

• Conduct field verification and analysis of existing systems to inform design
  

• Perform load calculations and equipment selection
  

• Design HVAC ductwork and piping layouts
  

• Support operations team with permits and code compliance
  

• Coordinate designs with other disciplines (controls, structural, electrical)
  

• Mentor and guide assigned engineering personnel
  

• Perform audits of building systems and collaborate on energy savings calculations
  

• Develop project schedules, budgets, and contracts with project teams
  

• Support sales with customer visits and technical presentations
  

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients and non-technical stakeholders
  

• Stay current on industry trends and new technologies
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• 4+ years of engineering experience.
  
• Professional Engineer License.
  
• Working knowledge of duct and/or pipe systems and associated fittings.
  
• Experience in detailing using 3D software (CAD & Revit).
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications; familiarity with Bluebeam Revu is preferred.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility
  

• Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contributions)
  

• 401(k) with company match
  

• PTO & Paid Holidays
  

• Tuition Reimbursement
  

• Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
  

• RTD Benefits and Taxi Vouchers
  

• Employee Assistance Program
  

• Company events, recognition, and awards