HVAC Design Engineer

Core Responsibilities  

- Perform block-by-block heating and cooling load calculations in TRACE 3D Plus, HAP, and eQUEST.  

- Size air-handling units, VAVs, FCUs, pumps, and fans to meet ASHRAE 62.1 and 90.1.  

- Engineer low-loss ductwork and hydronic piping networks—balancing friction, velocity, and acoustics.  

- Generate Revit MEP families, detailed sections, and annotated construction sheets.  

- Draft process & instrumentation diagrams that integrate BAS points, sensors, and safeties.  

- Write CSI-format technical specifications covering equipment, testing, and commissioning.  

- Conduct virtual or in-person site surveys; capture existing conditions with Bluebeam Revu markups.  

- Apply value-engineering tactics that trim energy, first cost, and maintenance.  

- Verify all designs align with IMC, IECC, local amendments, and sustainable design guidelines.  

- Coordinate with structural, electrical, and architectural teams through BIM clash reviews.  

Must-Have Qualifications  

- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.  

- 5+ years designing commercial HVAC systems in an MEP or design-build environment.  

- Proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, TRACE 3D Plus, and Carrier HAP.  

- Working knowledge of thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and fluid mechanics.  

- Demonstrated understanding of ASHRAE standards, building codes, and NFPA fire-dampers.  

- Ability to create permit-ready drawing sets with minimal oversight.  

- Clear, concise technical writing skills for specifications and peer reviews.  

Bonus Points  

- PE license or progress toward licensure.  

- Experience with geothermal heat-pump loops or chilled-beam systems.  

- Familiarity with energy-modeling calibration and Measurement & Verification (M&V).  

- LEED AP or WELL certification.  

- Prior remote collaboration across multiple time zones.