Mechanical Senior Designer

careers-aeieng; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Charlottesville is seeking a Mechanical Senior Designer to advance high-performance HVAC design on multidisciplinary projects.

You will collaborate with engineers and clients to establish design criteria, develop system designs from concept plans, and translate project needs into robust, code-compliant solutions. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, plus 5+ years of HVAC design experience, are required, with a strong emphasis on communication and time management.

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish design criteria and develop system designs from concept plans and information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys and code research.
• Interpret basis of design documents and translate project needs into design solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure code-compliant, high-performance HVAC designs.

Skills

HVAC design

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Associates Degree in HVAC or Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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 1000 employees across 23 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 Mechanical Senior Designerin ourCharlottesvilleoffice, 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.

Why We Need You:

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.

Expertise of our most successful Mechanical Senior Designer:

• 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.

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.