Mechanical Senior Designer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Mentorship and professional development programs

Performance-based year-end bonus

Wellness resources

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for their Chapel Hill office. This role involves establishing design criteria and developing system designs for HVAC projects, leveraging over 5 years of HVAC design experience and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC design.
• Understanding of applicable design codes and specification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish design criteria and develop system designs from concept plans.
• Interpret information set forth in basis of design and user input.

Skills

HVAC design experience

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization

Time management

Education

Associates Degree in HVAC or Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job ID: 2025-5383

Location: US-NC-Chapel Hill

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 22 offices who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions.

Recognized as a top engineering firm nationally, AEI is dedicated to enhancing the built environment through remarkable design and award-winning projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Designer in our Chapel Hill office, you'll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future for all.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will establish design criteria and develop system designs from concept plans and interpret information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys and code research.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in HVAC or Architectural Design or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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