HVAC Project Engineer

Bassett Mechanical; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassett Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to analyze customer needs and design HVAC systems for a variety of buildings, from offices to laboratories and manufacturing spaces. You will prepare schematic designs, perform load calculations, and coordinate CAD drawings with project teams.

Responsibilities include preparing construction cost estimates, drafting proposals with scope and costs, and supporting service and ventilation engineering while upholding safety and Lean practices on site.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent required; PE or HVAC designer status desirable.
• 5+ years experience in the HVAC industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries to assess HVAC needs and outline the approach.
• Design HVAC systems for offices, labs, manufacturing spaces and warehouses with schematic to detailed design.
• Prepare construction cost estimates with vendor quotes using the company estimation program.
• Prepare and present proposal letters detailing project scope, assumptions and costs; secure customer commitment.
• Prepare and assemble construction drawings and coordinate plan reviews.
• Support service, refrigeration and industrial ventilation engineering needs.
• Maintain a safe and Lean working environment.

Skills

Design project management

Load calculations

Proposal writing

Education

BSME in mechanical engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

CEM certification or LEED AP accreditation

Job description

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.

Position Purpose

To analyze customer needs, develop and propose recommended HVAC and related design solutions. Perform and coordinate system design for installation by project management and field construction resources.

Position Responsibilities

• Respond to initial customer inquiries to investigate their HVAC needs. Discuss the specific customer requests and provide an overview of the general approach to be taken to resolve their needs. Response to customer inquiries may be with sales personnel or performed independently by the project engineer.
• Design HVAC systems for a wide variety of buildings and processes including offices, laboratories, manufacturing spaces, warehouses, etc. Designs will be performed per industry standard practice to meet the customers’ needs, and per regulatory requirements. Designs in the inquiry/proposal phase will be schematic with sufficient detail to enable the labor and materials to be assessed. Designs in the contract phase will be detailed. Design activities will include heating and cooling load calculations performed on a computer program, air distribution design, boiler/chiller systems design, pump and piping design, steam system design, system choices, controls performance sequence definition, and miscellaneous components. Coordinate the schematic design and CAD drawings as necessary.
• With the assistance of the estimating staff, prepare construction cost estimates for the systems designed, including soliciting equipment quotations from vendors and use of the company’s proprietary computerized estimation program to establish the labor and material cost of the jobs. Establish the price of the job by applying a profit margin as directed by the HVAC Engineer Manager.
• Prepare and present a proposal letter including the project description, scope of Bassett Mechanical performance, assumptions and estimated cost to customer. Follow-up and obtain customer commitment.
• Prepare and assemble construction drawings and arrange plan reviews as appropriate.
• Support service, refrigeration and industrial ventilation departments engineering needs as required.
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• BSME degree in mechanical engineering, registered professional engineer, or HVAC Designer status
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or similar certification, or specific energy efficiency related project experience is desirable, LEED AP accreditation
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the HVAC industry
• Good computer skills including ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Aptitude and/or experience to manage design projects
• Physical ability to access job sites, including some climbing, crawling and other body movement necessary to inspect the systems

Direct Reports

• None