HVAC Design Engineer

Ballinger; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to tackle complex design challenges in building infrastructure and HVAC systems. This role emphasizes innovation and problem-solving, allowing you to work closely with senior engineers while developing your skills in mechanical design. You will be responsible for preparing technical drawings, analyzing energy systems, and ensuring compliance with standards. Join a collaborative team that values your ideas and offers career development opportunities in a supportive environment. This position promises a fulfilling career path in a firm dedicated to making a positive impact in architecture and engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) Plan with Company Contribution

Paid Holidays

Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Provided

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Entry-level design engineer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and systems for clients.
• Prepare technical drawings and oversee construction compliance.
• Analyze system options and produce field site visit reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

833 Chestnut - Philadelphia, PA 19107 US (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and government, manufacturing, and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will analyze and design building infrastructure and HVAC systems. You will be teamed with a senior engineer(s) who will guide and teach the fundamentals of cooling, chilled water, steam, hot water, air handling and automated control design as you prepare mechanical drawings, perform field surveys, and simulate building energy use via modeling software.

Position Responsibilities

1. Designing, implementing and improving mechanical components, products and systems for clients, including researching new technologies and their application.
2. Preparing technical drawings and specifications for mechanical systems to ensure that their installation and operation conform to specifications, codes, standards and client requirements.
3. Overseeing construction administration efforts to ensure installation and function complies with construction documentation.
4. Analyzing system options, cost analysis, and design using analytical tools such as energy simulation models.
5. Producing specification sections and Statement of Special Inspections, and interface with specifications staff on assigned projects.
6. Producing field site visit reports and draft/model documents.
7. Developing knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through active engagement with project teams and leadership.
8. Traveling as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.

Technical/Professional Skills

1. Superb analytical, communication and production skills and be able to perform well in a design environment.
2. Excel, Word, and analysis software proficiency.
3. Experience in the industry as an entry-level design engineer, Co-Op or Intern is preferred.
4. Thorough understanding of discipline’s drawing and graphic standards, adherence to standards for quality and consistency in Ballinger’s product.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, specifically communication, dependability, responsibility, and teamwork.
6. Coordination skills, specifically communication, organization, time management, and adaptability.

Requirements

1. BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering relevant to the particular field of practice or equivalent as determined by the firm.
2. Working knowledge and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
3. EIT preferred.

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

About Us:

Ballinger is one of the oldest continuously practicing architecture and engineering firm in the United States. Founded in 1878, we make places for people who make the future. Healers and learners, makers and innovators: they are the people who inspire us, because their work changes lives for the better. For them, a building must be both functional and exceptional, an environment that empowers those who experience it. We believe that a building designed and engineered with insight and intelligence becomes a catalyst for today’s transformative endeavors – and an enabler of tomorrow’s promising futures.

What We Offer:

We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise, and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Wellness, FSA/HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short and Long-Term Disability Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, 401(K) plan with company contribution, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO), Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location and Travel

This role is located in our Philadelphia PA office, with a flexible, hybrid work schedule on-site three (3) days per week. Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.