Mechanical Project Engineer - HVAC

Emerald Aire Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA employer contribution

Paid time off

Company laptop

Team events

Job summary

Emerald Aire, Inc. in Auburn, WA is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead design to close-out for HVAC projects. The role involves coordinating with design and field teams, reviewing submittals, and ensuring schedule needs are met.

The position emphasizes collaboration, quality, and professional growth within a design-build HVAC contractor specializing in VRF systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering or construction management.
• Experience with HVAC/VRF projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design through execution and close-out.
• Provide office support to field teams to improve installation efficiency.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Review submittals for completeness and compliance.
• Process submittals and keep schedule needs updated.
• Collaborate with PM, Engineering, and Field Leads throughout the project.
• Review, write, log, submit and track RFIs.
• Assemble O&M manuals.
• Site visits about once per month.

Skills

Project coordination

Submittals

RFI management

HVAC fundamentals

Client communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

VRF knowledge

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer - HVAC

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 Salary, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8-hour shift of time between 5:00am to 4:00pm

Emerald Aire, Inc. | Auburn WA

We are a Design-Build HVAC contractor specializing in VRF systems. At our core, \"team\" isn't a slogan - it's how we operate every day and how we treat one another. We believe we deliver better results to our customers - our \"fans\" - through the strength, collaboration, and commitment of our people.

At Emerald Aire, we never lose sight of what drives our success: teamwork, clear communication, and a relentless focus on quality. These values have always been, and will continue to be, our greatest assets.

What We Provide:

• We offer more than just a job - we create an environment where work-life balance and fun go hand in hand


• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We care about our employees' well-being and ensure you have the time to enjoy life outside of work.


• Exciting Team Events: Whether it's bowling, axe throwing, or something else, we make sure there are plenty of opportunities to relax and have fun with your coworkers.


• Annual Family Picnics & Cookouts: Our family-friendly gatherings allow you to celebrate the season with your loved ones and fellow team members.


• Office Lunches Every Friday: Kick off the weekend with delicious office lunches and connect with colleagues.


• Holiday Parties & Team Building: Celebrate the holidays and build stronger relationships through unique and engaging team-building activities.

Our Benefits:

• Company cell phone & laptop


• Health, dental and vision insurance


• Fully funded HSA employer contribution (100% covered for the employee only)


• Family/dependent coverage available


• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for vacation and sick time


• 7 paid holidays per year


• Short-term disability coverage


• Company provided Life insurance policy of $20,000.00


• 401K plan and profit sharing: Employer contributes up to 10% of your annual Income with a safe harbor of 3%


• Emerald Aire Bonus Program

What You Will Be Doing:

• Involved with all facets of the project, from up front coordination during the design process through execution and close out


• A large portion of the position involves office related support to our Field in order to make the installation as efficient as possible


• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and other team members.


• Review submittals for completeness and compliance with drawings.


• Processes submittals and keep project team apprised of schedule needs.


• Work closely with Project Manager, Engineering, and Field Leads through the duration of the project.


• RFI's: review, write, log, submit and track.


• Understand scope of design change documents.


• File project documentation.


• Understand schedule needs of the project and communicate such with subcontractors and suppliers.


• Assemble O&M manuals.


• Job site visits to ensure projects are on track, about 1 time per month

What We Are Looking For:

• Construction Management or Engineer Degree is a plus, but not required


• Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn


• Honesty, integrity, reliability. Someone that does what they say they are going to do


• Great communication skills with customers, suppliers, and other team members


• Creative problem-solving skills


• The ability to prioritize and multitask


• Solutions oriented


• Great organizational skills


• Basic understanding of the construction industry and familiar with basic HVAC related concepts

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment.