HVAC Project Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented HVAC Project Engineer to join their dynamic Building Services team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for designing innovative heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for various projects, ensuring energy efficiency and adherence to building codes. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct field surveys, perform load calculations, and prepare technical specifications. This forward-thinking firm values professional growth, offering numerous benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness incentives, while fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. If you are passionate about engineering and sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Year-end bonuses

401(k) matching

Adoption assistance

Scholarships for employees' college students

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting engineering experience required.
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with HVAC design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical air and hydronic system designs.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and equipment selection.

Skills

HVAC system design

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

ASHRAE standards

mechanical equipment sizing

technical specifications preparation

field surveys

consulting engineering

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Job description

Where would you step in?

As a valuable member of our Building Services team, you will be responsible for developing mechanical air system and hydronic system designs, including drawings, details, and flow diagrams. You would sit in our Sandwich or Harwich, MA offices. We offer a hybrid work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer.

Our Building Services Team and Projects

Our engineers design heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and fire protections systems for new construction and building renovations. We also provide commissioning services during building design, construction, and post-occupancy to support energy efficient building design and operation.

What will you be doing?

As a HVAC Project Engineer, you will perform heating and cooling load calculations, sizing and selecting mechanical equipment, and preparing technical specifications. You will also conduct field surveys of existing systems, coordinate designs with other disciplines, and review equipment submittals. Additionally, you will respond to contractor questions during construction and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team on projects across institutional, education, healthcare, industrial, municipal, and water/wastewater sectors.

What do you need?

You will need five years of consulting engineering experience along with a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred), with 5–8 years of experience in HVAC system design. An E.I.T. or P.E. license is preferred. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD MEP is required, along with a strong understanding of ASHRAE standards and building codes. Candidates should have experience designing mechanical systems for healthcare, municipal, higher education, industrial, and commercial applications, as well as specifying HVAC controls and writing sequences of operations.

Ways to grow your career

We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship.

What is the culture like?

We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program.

Your financial future and wellness

Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. The salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $82,969 - $125,619. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing.

More about Tighe & Bond

We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.