Lead HVAC Design Engineer & Project Leader

Southland Industries, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in King of Prussia, PA seeks a senior design engineer to lead HVAC design and document production for large projects. You will manage a team of design engineers and coordinate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions within schedule constraints.

The role requires 8+ years of HVAC design experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with CADD and Trane software. This position is full-time and on-site in King of Prussia, PA.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is required; P.E. license preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in HVAC design and related field.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and clients.
• Strong reading of mechanical and plumbing drawings; ability to read and interpret plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering team and manage HVAC design and document production for projects.
• Oversee preconstruction activities including design-build and design-assist processes.
• Prepare preliminary redline designs for estimating.
• Provide technical guidance to Engineering Team on standards and projects.
• Ensure quality of work produced by the design engineering group.
• Participate in conceptual design and represent company at design meetings.
• Coordinate with clients and other disciplines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality projects.
• Develop relationships with external project teams during preconstruction.
• Perform HVAC calculations (loads, equipment sizing, ductwork) and related design tasks.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure conformance and resolve design issues.
• Ensure Code Compliance across projects.
• Communicate project goals with business development, estimating and PM teams.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

CADD

Trane Software

Microsoft Excel

Public speaking

Engineering knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

P.E. license preferred

Tools

Trane Software

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries in King of Prussia, PA seeks a senior design engineer to lead HVAC design and document production for large projects. You will manage a team of design engineers and coordinate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions within schedule constraints.

The role requires 8+ years of HVAC design experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with CADD and Trane software. This position is full-time and on-site in King of Prussia, PA.