Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - HVAC (PE, Employee-Owned)

Lvi-Associates; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Cash bonuses

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development and licensing

Company-paid memberships

Wellness programs

Clear advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in Tempe, AZ, invites a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead HVAC and building systems design for commercial and institutional projects. You will mentor junior engineers, interact with clients, and guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license, have 5+ years of mechanical building systems experience, and be proficient with AutoCAD/Revit and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• 5+ years of mechanical building systems design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system design efforts for small and large-scale projects.
• Participate in project planning sessions and serve as a key technical contributor during design meetings.
• Develop conceptual and detailed HVAC system layouts for estimating and construction documentation.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection/sizing, duct and pipe sizing, and pressure loss calculations.
• Conduct field visits and construction-phase reviews to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal project teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Assist in resolving construction and design challenges throughout project execution.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

Client interaction

Mentorship

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Lvi-Associates in Tempe, AZ, invites a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead HVAC and building systems design for commercial and institutional projects. You will mentor junior engineers, interact with clients, and guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license, have 5+ years of mechanical building systems experience, and be proficient with AutoCAD/Revit and MS Office.