HVAC Design Engineer (entry-level)

SMMA; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in architecture and engineering seeks an entry-level HVAC Design Engineer. The successful candidate will assist with mechanical design projects in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance. This opportunity offers an array of benefits and a chance to work across diverse projects.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid work-from-home policy

Competitive benefits including paid time-off

Educational reimbursement

Licensure and membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in building systems design.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in calculations of building heating, cooling, or ventilation requirements using Load Calculation Software.
• Conduct construction site visits with support and supervision.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Load Calculation programs

Microsoft Office

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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 (Carrier’s 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
• Bachelor’s 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

70 years ago, SMMA pioneered an approach that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn the most tangled design problems into refined and unexpected answers. Together, our diverse, integrated team of experts works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspirations, and ideas. We are bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goal—our client’s goal.

Our work straddles seven markets— Development, Government, Higher Education, K-12, Life Sciences, Technology, and Workplace—with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms.

SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our collective ownership fuels our passion for excellence, driving us to attract top talent and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Here, your voice matters, your ideas shape our future, and your success directly contributes to our shared growth.

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/protégé program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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