Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer

A Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer responsible for performing a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of equipment, systems, or processes with a clear understanding of the project objectives and related regulatory and/or industry requirements and practices.

Required:

• BSME or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of mechanical/process engineering design experience, including prior experience leading project teams or mentoring junior staff.
• Experience delivering projects utilizing AutoCAD and Revit and coordinating an integrated design using coordination tools such as NavisWorks.
• Demonstrated experience working in the architectural/engineering (A/E) industry supporting projects in the specialty chemicals, heavy industrial, and manufacturing industries.
• Ability to travel as this position may require individuals to spend time onsite with customers.
• Ability/Willingness to climb to elevated platforms via plant stairs and ladders at client sites.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design for mechanical and process systems ranging from simple to complex.
• Coordination with design team members, both in mechanical/process and other disciplines.
• Develop design solutions for mechanical utility systems such as chilled water, cooling tower water, heating water, steam and condensate, compressed air, natural gas, and water.
• Validate design through mechanical calculations including HVAC load calculations, air and water pressure drops.
• Support work delivered from multiple office locations.
• Direct project workflow of engineers, designers and drafters to ensure project completion.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and supporting career growth.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews of discipline calculations, drawings, and specifications prior to issuance.
• Establish and maintain mechanical discipline design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Interact and collaborate with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and work with Discipline Manager and Project Managers to develop contingency plans.
• Participate in services during construction, including field verification, site observations reports, responses to RFIs, and submittal reviews.

Pay: $68/hr. - $75/hr.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation, connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results while building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.