Building Systems Engineer / Project Engineer

manpowe; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions is seeking a Building Systems Engineer / Project Engineer to join their engineering team. You will support design-build delivery of building mechanical systems, especially HVAC, for commercial and educational projects, collaborating across disciplines to deliver efficient, reliable performance from concept to startup.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 5–10 years of experience in building systems or project engineering, and proficiency with HVAC load

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE license preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and development of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation/indoor air quality, hydronics, and related mechanical coordination.
• Perform or oversee HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork/piping layout, energy modeling, and system integration using Trace, HAP, Carrier, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project efforts across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and structural disciplines to ensure cohesive building systems design and delivery.
• Prepare and review design documents, specifications, drawings, calculations, and project deliverables for HVAC, hydronic, ventilation, and related mechanical systems.
• Support design-build project execution from concept through construction administration, including schedule coordination, budget awareness, technical issue resolution, and commissioning support.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Building systems integration

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Building Systems Engineering

PE license preferred or on track to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Trace 700 / HAP

Carrier software

Job description

Hamilton, NJ 08330

Applying to

Our client, Energy Solutions is seeking a Building Systems Engineer / Project Engineer to join their team. As a Building Systems Engineer / Project Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Team supporting design-build delivery and the coordination of building mechanical systems—especially HVAC—for commercial and educational projects. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical systems expertise, a collaborative mindset across disciplines, and the drive to deliver efficient, reliable building performance from concept through construction and startup.

Location:

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Pay Range:

$105000 - $150000

What's the Job?

• Lead or support the design and development of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation/indoor air quality, hydronics, and related mechanical coordination.
• Perform or oversee HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork/piping layout, energy modeling, and system integration using industry-standard tools such as Trace, HAP, Carrier, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project efforts across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and structural disciplines to ensure cohesive building systems design and delivery.
• Prepare and review design documents, specifications, drawings, calculations, and project deliverables for HVAC, hydronic, ventilation, and related mechanical systems.
• Support design-build project execution from concept through construction administration, including schedule coordination, budget awareness, technical issue resolution, and commissioning support.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or a related field (PE license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in building systems engineering or project engineering roles.
• Proven experience with HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, and/or industrial/energy generation facilities.
• Strong technical foundation in HVAC principles, hydronic systems, ventilation, energy recovery, and building systems integration.
• Proficiency with HVAC load calculation software, AutoCAD, and Revit (BIM experience preferred), plus excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for me?

• Work on projects that connect mechanical design with energy generation and long-term building performance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated HVAC and building systems.
• Use industry-standard modeling and design tools to turn technical analysis into buildable solutions.
• Contribute to design-build delivery, from concept through construction administration and startup support.
• Mentor junior staff and help improve design standards, project processes, and best practices.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.