Mechanical Engineer: HVAC/ Plumbing/ FP

LVI Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Education & licensure support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

LVI Associates in Pittsburgh is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection exposure to join a collaborative engineering practice. You will contribute to diverse projects across education, healthcare, commercial, and institutional markets.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in MEP consulting, strong HVAC fundamentals, and experience with Revit and AutoCAD. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for professional licensure support and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years in MEP consulting.
• HVAC design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or educational facilities.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and/or fire protection systems.
• Revit and AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems including heating, cooling, ventilation and related mechanicals.
• Coordinate plumbing and fire protection design with other disciplines.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications and reports.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors and other engineers.
• Attend site visits, field investigations and construction administration.
• Support project managers to maintain schedules and deliverables.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit and other software for design.
• Review shop drawings and RFIs, ensuring code compliance.

Skills

MEP collaboration

HVAC design

Project coordination

Team communication

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection)

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established consulting engineering firm with a long history of delivering innovative building systems solutions across the education, healthcare, commercial, institutional, and community sectors. The firm is recognized for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to designing high-performing, sustainable facilities. The company provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services on a wide variety of renovation and new construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with HVAC experience and exposure to plumbing and fire protection systems who is looking to work on meaningful projects while continuing to expand their technical and project management capabilities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Diverse portfolio of projects across education, healthcare, commercial, and institutional markets.
• Opportunity to design integrated HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems rather than focusing on a single discipline.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to experienced engineers and leadership.
• Stable firm with decades of industry presence and strong client relationships.
• Exposure to projects from concept development through construction administration.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and technical growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to energy-efficient and sustainable building designs.

Position Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, and related mechanical systems.
• Assist with the design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction administration activities.
• Support project managers in maintaining project schedules and deliverables.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering software tools to develop project designs.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor requests for information (RFIs).
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in MEP consulting engineering.
• Experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or similar facilities.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and/or fire protection systems.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license or path toward licensure is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Continuing education and professional licensure support.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

Ideal Background: Candidates with 3-8+ years of experience in an MEP consulting environment who have a strong HVAC foundation and are interested in further developing their plumbing and fire protection expertise while working on a diverse portfolio of building projects.