HVAC Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer (MEP)

The Employee Connect; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Employee-focused culture

Job summary

The Employee Connect is recruiting an HVAC Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer (MEP) for a Pittsburgh-based full-service MEP consulting firm. You will lead design and project delivery, guiding HVAC systems from concept through construction administration while coordinating with clients and staff.

With 5–10+ years of relevant consulting experience, you will use AutoCAD and Revit to develop drawings, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor junior engineers in a people-first environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of HVAC/Mechanical Engineering in a consulting environment.
• Experience designing HVAC for commercial/institutional sectors.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; load calculations and sizing experience.
• Project leadership with client-facing responsibilities; PE preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HVAC/Mechanical Engineer and lead designer for projects.
• Perform HVAC design, calculations, equipment sizing, and docs.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to develop and review drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and technical quality.
• Lead client meetings, design reviews, site visits, and field surveys.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents.
• Support construction administration and field issue resolution.
• Provide mentoring and design oversight to junior staff.
• Ensure designs meet codes and client requirements.

Skills

HVAC design

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are hiring an HVAC Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer (MEP) to serve as the primary design engineer and project lead for a full-service MEP consulting engineering firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 90 years of delivering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection solutions across K-12 and higher education, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, and recreation sectors, this firm handles 100+ projects annually. You will step into a people-first environment with free onsite parking, outstanding benefits, and a clear path for advancement.

This role is both technical and client-facing. You will lead HVAC system design from concept through construction administration while managing project schedules, client relationships, and junior engineering staff.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary HVAC/Mechanical Engineer and lead designer for assigned projects
• Perform HVAC system design, engineering calculations, equipment selection, and construction document preparation
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop and review design drawings
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines throughout project execution
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and technical quality
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, site visits, and field surveys
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and construction-related documentation
• Prepare project specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents
• Support construction administration activities and resolve field issues
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and design oversight to junior engineering staff
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5–10+ years of HVAC/Mechanical Engineering experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Strong experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or industrial building types
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; experience with HVAC load calculations and equipment sizing
• Experience managing projects and serving as the primary engineering contact for clients
• Experience supporting construction administration, RFIs, submittals, and site observations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; PE license preferred but not required

Benefits

Competitive salary of $100,000–$110,000, outstanding benefits, free onsite parking, and a people-first work culture with strong advancement opportunities.

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