Mechanical Project Designer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Year-end bonus (performance-based)

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) in Austin seeks a Mechanical Project Designer to advance energy-efficient building solutions and client-facing design delivery. You will lead the design process for HVAC systems, coordinate with partners, and drive innovative outcomes within your discipline.

You will bring 10+ years’ HVAC design experience, an Associate degree in HVAC or architecture design, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. A collaborative spirit and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in HVAC or Architectural Design or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC design.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with design codes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners; lead the design process for assigned projects.
• Develop innovative design solutions aligned with project and client needs; guide the team in implementation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure energy-efficient building systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relationship skills

Team leadership

Education

Associates Degree in HVAC or Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Mechanical Project Designer in our Austin office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and are responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. In this position you will also develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client and project partner needs and leads the team in implementing solutions.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Mechanical Project Designer

• Associates Degree in HVAC or Architectural Design or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC design.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Understanding of applicable design codes and specification requirements.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community‑focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.