MECHANICAL ENGINEER HVAC/PLUMBING – TUCSON M3 Engineering HVAC/PLUMBING, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION

M3 Engineering & Technology; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M3 Engineering & Technology in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to independently develop HVAC and plumbing designs for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams, guide designers and junior engineers, and support projects from studies through construction and commissioning.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 4 years of HVAC/plumbing design experience, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4 years of progressive HVAC and plumbing design experience.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC load‑calculation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, and utility system concepts, calculations, layouts and equipment selections.
• Perform and review heating/cooling loads, distribution, duct and piping sizing, and related calculations.
• Prepare specifications, data sheets, bid packages and cost estimates.
• Coordinate Revit and AutoCAD designs with other disciplines; address code issues.
• Review vendor drawings and provide field support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor designers and junior engineers while supporting project scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service

Organization

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Carrier HAP

Trane TRACE 3D Plus

Job description

Position Summary

Mechanical Engineer to independently develop HVAC/ Plumbing designs for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. The successful candidate will work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, guide designers and junior engineers, and support projects from early studies through construction and commissioning.

Basic Duties

• Develop HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, and utility system concepts, calculations, design criteria, layouts, equipment selections, and construction documents.
• Perform and review heating and cooling loads, air and water distribution, duct and piping sizing, pressure-drop calculations, and plumbing demand calculations.
• Prepare and review specifications, equipment schedules and data sheets, bid packages, technical evaluations, reports, and cost-estimate inputs.
• Coordinate Revit and AutoCAD designs with other disciplines; identify code, constructability, and clash issues.
• Review vendor drawings, submittals, and requests for information, and provide field engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup support.
• Perform quality reviews; mentor designers and junior engineers; support project scope, schedule, budget, client meetings, and delivery of multiple assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4 years of progressive HVAC and plumbing design experience in a consulting, construction, or similar project environment.
• Ability to independently complete calculations, equipment selection, coordinated layouts, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and HVAC load-calculation software such as Carrier HAP or Trane TRACE 3D Plus.
• Working knowledge of applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, energy, and fire/life-safety codes and standards, including ASHRAE, ICC, and NFPA requirements.
• Strong communication, client-service, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to M3 offices and project sites; a valid passport or the ability to obtain one is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, EIT candidates nearing PE eligibility will be considered.
• Experience leading HVAC/plumbing tasks on multidisciplinary projects and reviewing the work of designers or junior engineers.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or process facilities, industrial ventilation, and construction-phase services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish