Mechanical Designer - HVAC

Lee, Hill & Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lee, Hill & Associates in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Mechanical Designer with HVAC design experience to join a collaborative architecture and engineering environment. Relocation assistance is provided to support the transition.

You will support HVAC design and documentation for educational, civic, cultural, commercial, healthcare, transit, and renovation projects while working directly with architects and multiple engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• HVAC design experience and familiarity with building systems.
• Experience producing construction documents for projects.
• 2+ years of relevant HVAC design experience.
• FE exam passed and EIT designation preferred or pursuing licensure.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC system design for building projects.
• Prepare construction documents and technical design information.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and collect data.
• Coordinate project requirements with architecture and other engineering disciplines.
• Support project delivery from design development through construction documentation.

Skills

HVAC design

Construction docs

Load calculations

Energy modeling

Word & Excel

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

IES VE

COMcheck

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer with HVAC design experience to join a collaborative architecture and engineering environment in Roanoke, Virginia (relocation assistance is provided). This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer or engineer who wants meaningful project exposure, hands‑on technical development, and a clear path toward professional engineering licensure.

You will support HVAC design and documentation for educational, civic, cultural, commercial, healthcare, transit, and renovation projects while working directly with architects and multiple engineering disciplines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the design of HVAC systems for building projects.
• Prepare construction documents and technical design information.
• Perform HVAC design load calculations and energy modeling.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing building and field conditions.
• Coordinate project requirements with architecture, structural, electrical, and plumbing teams.
• Support project delivery from design development through construction documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in HVAC design.
• Working experience with HVAC system design and production of construction documents.
• Exposure to load calculation and energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IES VE, or equivalent.
• FE exam passed and EIT designation preferred, or a clear commitment to pursuing professional engineering licensure.
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.
• Stable work history required – no more than 2 jobs in the last 5 years.
• Willing to relocate to Roanoke with company-paid assistance.

Preferred Experience

• AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• COMcheck and energy-code compliance documentation.
• Field experience measuring and verifying existing building conditions.
• Experience with educational, civic, cultural, commercial, or renovation projects.