HVAC Retrofit Project Engineer | Scheduling & Coordination

CareerPaths NW, LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

CareerPaths NW, LLC seeks a Project Engineer to plan and manage commercial HVAC retrofit projects and support broader building-controls initiatives. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes schedules, design submittals, RFIs, change orders, and client communication, with a strong focus on quality and safety. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial HVAC or building controls.
• Experience with HVAC retrofit or mechanical-construction projects.
• Knowledge of submittals, RFIs, change orders, proposals, scopes of work, and scheduling.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, engineers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Understanding of HVAC preventive-maintenance schedules and operations.
• Strong communication and customer-focused demeanor.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage smaller commercial HVAC retrofit projects.
• Support Project Managers with larger HVAC and building-controls projects.
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules.
• Prepare and manage design submittals, RFIs, change orders, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate designers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Ensure required design and installation information is accurate and delivered on time.
• Review subcontractor and engineering performance and provide feedback to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontracted services.
• Maintain inventory control for project materials and consumable supplies.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to keep projects organized and on schedule.
• Anticipate project needs and resolve problems with urgency.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

CareerPaths NW, LLC seeks a Project Engineer to plan and manage commercial HVAC retrofit projects and support broader building-controls initiatives. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes schedules, design submittals, RFIs, change orders, and client communication, with a strong focus on quality and safety. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years’ experience are required.