Mechanical Engineer (PE) HVAC / Plumbing
Job details
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 28, 2026
About this role
Job Details
Professional Engineer (PE) – Mechanical | HVAC / Plumbing
Building Systems
Design | MEP Consulting | Project Leadership
An established MEP engineering consulting firm is seeking a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer(PE) with a strong background in HVAC and building systems design to join its mechanical engineering team.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to take greater ownership of mechanical design projects, lead technical coordination, and contribute to the delivery of complex building systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional projects.
With an emphasis on HVAC and plumbing engineering, this position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, work directly with clients and multidisciplinary design teams, and take on increasing responsibility for project delivery and engineering quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform mechanical engineering design for HVAC systems serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and office buildings.
- Design and coordinate plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary, and related building services.
- Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, system sizing, and life-cycle cost analyses.
- Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents.
- Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
- Conduct site assessments, field investigations, construction observations, and system evaluations.
- Provide technical oversight and engineering review to ensure designs meet project requirements and applicable codes.
- Serve as Engineer of Record on appropriate projects, consistent with qualifications and project requirements.
- Support construction administration, respond to contractor inquiries, and assist with resolving field conditions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Apply relevant ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, plumbing code, and other applicable standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Six (6+) years of mechanical engineering experience focused on HVAC and/or plumbing design for buildings.
- Strong understanding of commercial building mechanical systems, engineering calculations, equipment selection, and construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating mechanical designs with other disciplines and supporting projects through construction.
- Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD MEP.
- Familiarity with HVAC load calculation and analysis software, such as Trane TRACE 3D Plus.
- Strong technical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage design responsibilities independently.
- Healthcare, institutional, municipal, or other technically demanding building project experience desired.
- Project leadership, client interaction, technical review, or mentoring junior engineering staff a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Opportunities for technical development, project ownership, and career advancement.
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you're a licensed Mechanical PE with building systems design experience and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of challenging HVAC and plumbing projects, I'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Whether your strengths are in technical design, project coordination, or leading mechanical engineering deliverables, let's have a confidential conversation about your experience and career goals.
Please send your current resume to
alex@libertyjobs.com
for confidential consideration.
Alex Showers
Liberty Personnel Services
484-567-2087
alex@libertyjobs.com
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