Lead Mechanical Project Engineer — HVAC & MEP Design

IMEG; Charlotte Amalie West (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Wellness credit

License exam support

AI-powered work assistant

Flexible PTO

Job summary

IMEG in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for mid-to-large projects. You will manage design teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with code and IMEG standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering disciplines and a hands-on approach to project execution. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and 5–6 years in building design consulting.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 5 years minimum experience in building design consulting, 6 preferred
• Proficiency with design techniques, tools, and concepts for technical plans and specs
• Strong technical/analytical skills in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• Mentoring/training skills
• Proficiency with industry standard engineering software including HVAC load tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration and travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Gather project requirements from clients and communicate technical info clearly.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Document client decisions and monitor project progress and fees.
• Analyze engineering problems and develop practical solutions with senior staff.
• Provide in-process design reviews and enforce IMEG quality controls.
• Stay current on industry trends and contribute to R&D and innovation.
• Prioritize safety in all engineering work and identify risks.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and PMs to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify potential problems and escalate to PM as needed.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phases.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

Project management

Client communication

Engineering software

BIM

MS Office

Mentoring

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

PE License

Tools

BIM software

HVAC load calculation software

MS Office Suite

Job description

IMEG in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for mid-to-large projects. You will manage design teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with code and IMEG standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering disciplines and a hands-on approach to project execution. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and 5–6 years in building design consulting.