HVAC Project Engineer

Sterling St James Inc.; Appleton (WI); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sterling St James Inc. in Fox Valley, WI is seeking a Senior HVAC Project Engineer – Commercial / Industrial Systems.

You will blend technical HVAC design (load calculations, boiler/chiller plant design, piping and air distribution) with direct client consultation and bid support. Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you’ll lead feasibility analyses, develop high‑level proposals, review plans for code compliance, and coordinate with sales, estimating, and fabrication teams to

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), PE, or State-Licensed HVAC Designer.
• 3+ years of hands-on commercial/industrial HVAC design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, HVAC load software, and Excel.
• Excellent client-facing presentation skills and ability to collaborate with executives, facilities managers and vendors.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform site walks within ~1 hour of Fox Valley, WI.

Responsabilidades

• Scope & Feasibility Analysis: assess inquiries and site requirements and propose HVAC solutions.
• System Engineering & Design: design HVAC systems for commercial/industrial facilities including plants and offices.
• Engineering Calculations: perform load calculations, air distribution sizing, piping layouts, and boiler/chiller design.
• Bid Support & Modeling: develop schematic designs and CAD/Revit models for estimating costs.
• Client Presentation & Scope Drafting: draft proposals and present concepts to owners and general contractors.
• Plan Review & Compliance: coordinate drawings and plan reviews for regional codes.

Conocimientos

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Site walkthroughs

Educación

BSME

PE license

HVAC Designer license

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC load calculation software

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Senior HVAC Project Engineer – Commercial / Industrial Systems (BSME / PE)

$120,000 – $160,000/yr • Fox Valley / Northeast WI Area • Flexible 1st Shift • Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Base salary up to $160,000/yr depending on experience + full corporate benefits package, with clear advancement pathways to Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Management.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Flexible 1st-shift schedule (6:00 AM – 5:00 PM core window) averaging 40–45 hours per week with minimal overtime.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a debt-free, financially independent industry leader boasting a 7 to 10-year average employee tenure and a collaborative, employee-centered culture.
• Core Functional Scope: High-visibility role blending technical HVAC system engineering (load calculations, boiler/chiller plant design, piping/air distribution) with direct client consultation, proposal drafting, and bid support.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires BSME, PE, or Licensed HVAC Designer status, 3+ years of commercial/industrial HVAC design depth, US work authorization, and ability to execute site visits within ~1 hour of Fox Valley, WI.

If you are a Mechanical Engineer or HVAC Design Engineer who thrives on active client collaboration, this direct-hire seat is tailored for your career growth. Our client is a financially independent, debt-free leader specializing in complex industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and custom metal fabrication systems.

Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, you will serve as a key technical liaison—working alongside sales, estimating, and fabrication teams to engineer custom HVAC solutions while building lasting client relationships. Stepping away from isolated drafting screens, this high-visibility position offers executive exposure, excellent work-life balance, and structured career advancement within a premier regional contractor.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Scope & Feasibility Analysis: Analyze customer inquiries and site requirements to determine project scope, conduct feasibility assessments, and propose custom technical HVAC solutions.
• System Engineering & Design: Design high-performance HVAC systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including manufacturing plants, laboratories, corporate offices, and warehouses.
• Engineering Calculations: Execute load calculations, air distribution sizing, boiler/chiller plant design, pump and piping layouts, and steam routing.
• Bid Support & Modeling: Develop schematic designs and CAD/Revit models during the bidding phase to help estimating teams establish precise labor and material costs.
• Client Presentation & Scope Drafting: Draft technical proposal letters and present engineering concepts directly to building owners, general contractors, and plant managers.
• Plan Review & Compliance: Coordinate construction drawings and arrange state/local plan reviews, ensuring full compliance with regional mechanical and energy codes.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Education & Professional Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or a State-Licensed HVAC Designer.
• Industry Experience: 3+ years of hands-on commercial/industrial HVAC design experience, ideally developed within a fast-paced mechanical contractor setting.
• Software Fluency: Proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit, specialized HVAC load calculation software, and Excel.
• Client-Facing Presence: Outstanding presentation skills and comfort collaborating directly with project executives, facility managers, and vendor partners.
• Site Mobility: Valid driver’s license and ability to execute site walkthroughs (climbing ladders, accessing mechanical spaces) within ~1 hour of the Fox Valley area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Mechanical Contractor Background: Prior experience working directly for an industrial or commercial mechanical contracting firm.
• Industry Certifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED AP accreditation.
• Cross-Functional Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial ventilation, steam systems, heavy ammonia refrigeration, or commercial plumbing codes.