HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Remington & Vernick Engineers; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Remington & Vernick Engineers seeks a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a minimum of 8 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design, including fire alarm systems, to join our MEP team as a Project Manager/Engineer. This role involves overseeing projects from concept through construction and mentoring junior staff.

This position will design mechanical systems for educational, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, coordinating across

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with 8+ years in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design.
• Experience delivering design for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze HVAC systems, including air distribution and controls concepts.
• Design hydronic systems with chilled and hot water and piping.
• Design and coordinate plumbing systems and fire protection interfaces.
• Prepare complete construction documents and calculations.
• Serve as client-facing engineer in meetings and design reviews.
• Support project administration and site visits.

Skills

HVAC design

Hydronic design

Plumbing design

Fire protection

Load calculations

Construction docs

Client coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

Project mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Remington and Vernick seeks a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a minimum of 8 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems design, including fire alarm systems to join our growing MEP team as a Project Manager/Engineer. This role involves overseeing projects from concept through construction, mentoring junior staff, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineering services for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities.

This position will be involved in the planning, design, and documentation of mechanical systems for a variety of project types, including educational, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. The ideal candidate has a well-rounded mechanical background, strong technical fundamentals, and experience coordinating across disciplines. The role includes direct interaction with clients, architects, and project stakeholders and requires the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and professionally.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Design and analysis of HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, mechanical equipment selection, and controls concepts
• Design of hydronic systems, including chilled water, hot water, condenser water, and associated piping systems
• Design and coordination of plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, specialty piping systems, and fixture layouts
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems and coordination with fire protection designers and disciplines
• Perform equipment and system sizing calculations, including load calculations and pipe/duct sizing
• Prepare complete construction documents, including drawings, schedules, details, specifications, and engineering calculations
• Interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP background documents

Client & Project Interface Responsibilities

• Serve as a client‑facing engineer, participating in project meetings, design reviews, and coordination calls
• Communicate design intent, technical recommendations, and system options clearly to clients and project teams
• Respond to client comments, agency reviews, RFIs, and contractor inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and internal project managers to support project goals, scope, and schedules
• Represent the firm professionally in external meetings and during project execution
• Support construction administration activities as required, including submittal and shop drawing reviews and site visits

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrate the ability to take projects from inception to completion
• Detail Oriented
• Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards (e.g., IMC, IPC, NFPA, ASHRAE)
• Proficiency with design and calculation software; AutoCAD experience required (Revit experience a plus)
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from a Project Manager and meet project deliverables and schedules

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience
• 8+ years of relevant mechanical consulting engineering experience, including HVAC and plumbing design preferred

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Professional Engineering licensure required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. May occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

The annual base salary range for this full-time position in the United States is $92,000 - $151,800. This range represents a good faith estimate and is based on factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations.

In addition to base salary, Remington & Vernick Engineers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents
• Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for professional development and credentialing

At Remington & Vernick Engineers, our compensation and benefits philosophy reflects our core values - Drive, Integrity, Initiative, Respect, and Service. We celebrate achievement, encourage personal and professional growth, and believe that enjoying your work and building strong relationships with your team and clients are key to long-term success. We foster a high-performance environment that thrives on camaraderie, collaboration, and shared wins.

This position is subject to a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Employment is also contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.