HVAC Design Engineer (entry-level)

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Cambridge is seeking a HVAC Project Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will support mechanical design processes and collaborate with senior staff while leveraging their expertise in HVAC systems. This role offers a strong commitment to professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid work-from-home policy

Competitive benefits including paid time-off

Mentor/protg program

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in building systems design.
• Ability to conduct visits to active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in calculations of building heating, cooling, or ventilation requirements.
• Conduct construction site visits with supervision.
• Prepare HVAC drawings utilizing Autodesk Revit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Building systems design

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Load Calculation Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

SMMA has an opportunity for a HVAC Project Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience. This position involves assisting engineers in all phases of building project mechanical design.

Our Engineering team is part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary design firm with a dynamic mix of architects and engineers. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative professional environment that promotes professional and creative growth. We pride ourselves on having a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in calculations of building heating, cooling, or ventilation requirements using Load Calculation Software (Carriers Hourly Analysis Program)
• Assist in the selection of HVAC equipment with support from senior mechanical engineering staff
• Conduct construction site visits with support and supervision of senior mechanical engineering staff
• Assist in the field survey of existing building HVAC conditions
• Prepare HVAC drawings with support and supervision of senior mechanical engineering staff utilizing Autodesk Revit Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software

Qualifications:

• 0-4 years of experience in building systems design
• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination a plus
• Experience with a variety of design software and programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Load Calculation programs and Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to conduct visits to active construction sites and climb ladders.

About the Firm

SMMA is one of the areas most unique design firms due to its composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since its incorporation in 1955, the firm focuses on creating lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.

The firm was founded by MIT alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, SMMA continues its dedication to a flexible integrated approach while remaining guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence and social responsibility.

SMMA is organized into five studios of market focus: Corporate and Commercial, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Science and Technology. At SMMA, studios represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firms studios form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence.

Company Perks

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Hybrid work-from-home policy
• Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Mentor/protg program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement

Please note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.