Mechanical Project Engineer

Maxson Engineering; Littleton, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxson Engineering LLC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to work on complex building system design projects with a focus on HVAC. You will collaborate with project managers and the design team to deliver technically accurate, well-documented work.

You will apply solid engineering judgment to resolve technical ambiguities and ensure designs are compliant with building codes, thoroughly checked, and easily defendable. This role emphasizes precision and pride in high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience designing building mechanical systems with emphasis on HVAC.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and defensible design.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for documentation.
• Ability to research, review codes, and perform technical analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers while owning design work.
• Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design support for building systems, especially HVAC.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Create and maintain design documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Verify decisions through research, code review, and analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers to maintain quality and timeliness.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building codes

Technical analysis

Collaboration

Plumbing

Fire protection

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Are you the kind of engineer who takes pride in getting the details right? Do you prefer to work from facts, codes, and sound analysis rather than assumptions? Are you someone who approaches problems methodically, follows them through completely, and values producing work that is technically accurate, well-documented, and dependable?

If so, Maxson Engineering may be the right place for you. We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer who brings strong technical ability, careful analytical thinking, and a commitment to quality to complex building system design projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who is dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated by producing work that is accurate, defensible, and complete.

THE ROLE — WHAT YOU’LL DO AND WHY YOU’LL EXCEL

Working alongside Project Managers and the broader design team, you will provide mechanical design support for a range of sophisticated government and private-sector projects, including aerospace, biopharma, and mission critical facilities. Because you work best independently and apply sound engineering judgment, you can work through technical ambiguity through it systematically until you have a defendable solution.

Because precision is non-negotiable for you, the designs, calculations, and documentation you produce will be technically correct and thoroughly complete. And because you take pride in precision and consistent follow through, your work will be standard others are measured against.

Requirements

You will:

• Provide mechanical design support for typical building mechanical systems with an emphasis on HVAC systems
• Apply working knowledge of relevant building codes to ensure designs are compliant and defensible
• Use Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD to produce technically accurate design documentation
• Verify and validate design decisions through research, code review, and technical analysis
• Collaborate with Project Managers while maintaining ownership and quality of your design work
• Apply specialty mechanical knowledge including plumbing and fire protection services where applicable

WHY MAXSON ENGINEERING

Maxson Engineering LLC is a multi-disciplinary design firm with vast experience tackling complex projects in the industry — from new construction to critical renovations. We are a team of innovators and problem-solvers who do demanding, deeply rewarding work. Here, a quality work ethic isn’t just appreciated — it’s expected. We empower our people to own their work, go deep in their discipline, and make every project better than the last. If technical excellence and doing things right matter to you, this is where you belong.

Maxson Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.