Building Mechanical Engineer — HVAC & Sustainability

Garver; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional memberships and licenses

Continuing education support

Wellness program

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Buildings in Richmond, VA to lead design and commissioning of building systems within the Buildings group. You will develop mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, perform whole-building energy modeling, and report on sustainability requirements across projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines, supporting project managers, ensuring QA/QC, and traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 5–10 years of building design/construction experience.
• Proficiency with building mechanical systems and Revit.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Develop whole-building energy models and sustainability reporting.
• Coordinate with related disciplines and regional offices.
• Support project managers with project management activities and QA/QC plans.
• Travel periodically to project sites.

Skills

HVAC design

BIM (Revit)

Energy modeling

Project coordination

Quality assurance/quality control

Sustainability knowledge

Client interfacing

Time management

Budget management

Education

ABET-accredited ME/AE degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Job description

Garver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Buildings in Richmond, VA to lead design and commissioning of building systems within the Buildings group. You will develop mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, perform whole-building energy modeling, and report on sustainability requirements across projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines, supporting project managers, ensuring QA/QC, and traveling to project sites as needed.