Mechanical Engineer, PE - HVAC

Lee, Hill & Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation package for qualified

Full benefits package

Job summary

Lee, Hill & Associates is seeking a licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) to lead HVAC design for a diverse portfolio of building projects in Roanoke, Virginia. This senior role emphasizes ownership of design through construction administration, mentoring junior staff, and coordination with architects and other disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of HVAC experience, Virginia licensure (or ability to obtain comity), and proficiency in load calculations and energy modeling; relocation is

Qualifications

• Virginia Professional Engineer license (or ability to comity) for mechanical discipline.
• 7–10 years of professional experience designing HVAC systems for buildings.
• Ability to seal drawings and manage a project’s mechanical scope end-to-end.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations and energy modeling software.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary design team.
• Stable work history; no more than 2 jobs in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems and prepare project specifications.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.
• Own mechanical scope from design through construction.
• Seal drawings and provide senior technical oversight for mechanical work.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, and plumbing teams.
• Support construction administration including submittal reviews and RFIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and uphold technical standards.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Load calculations

Energy modeling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer (Mechanical) license – Virginia

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

IES VE

COMcheck

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) to take ownership of HVAC design for a diverse portfolio of building projects in Roanoke, Virginia. This is a senior-level opportunity for an engineer who enjoys leading projects from initial design through construction administration while working closely with architects and other engineering disciplines.

Projects span educational, civic, cultural, commercial, healthcare, transit, and historic renovation environments. You will serve as the licensed mechanical authority for assigned work while mentoring junior engineering and design staff.

What You’ll Do

• Design HVAC systems and prepare project specifications.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.
• Own the mechanical scope of projects from design through construction.
• Seal drawings and provide senior technical oversight for mechanical work.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, and plumbing teams.
• Support construction administration, including submittal reviews and responses to RFIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and contribute to strong technical standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical). Virginia licensure is required; support is available for comity licensure if you are currently licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7–10 years of professional experience designing HVAC systems for buildings.
• Demonstrated ability to seal drawings and manage a project’s mechanical scope from start to finish.
• Experience with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IES VE, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of COMcheck and energy-code compliance documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary design team.
• Stable work history required – no more than 2 jobs in the last 5 years.

Preferred Experience

• AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• K-12, higher education, civic, or institutional projects.
• Integrating modern mechanical systems into existing or historic buildings.
• LEED accreditation or experience with high-performance building design.
• $100,000–$130,000 base salary.
• Full relocation package for qualified candidates.
• Full benefits package.