Project Engineer

Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. is recruiting for a Project Engineer to design custom HVAC, pressurization, and filtration systems for industrial and mission-critical applications in the Greater Houston area.

The role requires translating client specifications into detailed designs and coordinating with project managers, fabrication teams, and field technicians through manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of relevant design experience, including equipment for hazardous locations.
• HVAC system design knowledge: heat loads, airflow, ductwork, refrigeration cycles, equipment selection.
• Experience designing custom HVAC equipment or industrial packaged systems.
• Translate client specs into complete engineering drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Standards knowledge: ASHRAE, NFPA, ABS, USCG, IMO, SMACNA, NEC, IEC, ATEX.
• Electrical requirements for hazardous or classified areas.
• 3D modeling and CAD proficiency.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Establish engineering scope and technical requirements from proposals, specs and codes.
• Design integrated HVAC, pressurization, and filtration systems for industrial applications.
• Perform heat load, airflow, ductwork calculations and specify components.
• Size and select coils, compressors, fans, and other equipment for DX and chilled water systems.
• Create layouts, general arrangements and fabrication drawings for custom HVAC equipment.
• Design duct routing, account for pressure losses, noise, and installation standards.
• Coordinate with electrical designers on power, control systems and philosophies.
• Apply standards for hazardous/classified areas and complete technical submittals.
• Prepare BOMs, evaluate vendor data, and support sourcing.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to ensure manufacturability and resolve issues.
• Support testing, commissioning, and field service activities.

Skills

HVAC design

3D modeling

CAD

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Technical writing

Electrical awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Greater Houston, 77055

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Salary: $135,000 per year

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

ETC is the premier AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm of Houston, serving clients throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast. We connect reputable organizations across engineering, industrial manufacturing, energy, and related markets with exceptional industry talent.

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to design custom HVAC, pressurization, and filtration systems for demanding industrial and mission-critical applications. Projects support oil and gas facilities, production plants, and offshore platforms, including hazardous or classified environments where equipment reliability, safety, and durability are essential.

This role requires hands-on engineering of both complete systems and custom-fabricated mechanical equipment. You will translate proposals and customer specifications into detailed designs, then work closely with project managers, client engineers, fabrication teams, and field technicians through manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish engineering scope and technical requirements by reviewing proposals, customer specifications, performance criteria, and applicable codes.
• Design integrated heating, ventilation, air conditioning, pressurization, and filtration systems for industrial applications.
• Perform heat load, heating and cooling, airflow, and ductwork calculations; develop pressure control strategies and equipment operating sequences.
• Size and select coils, compressors, fans, and other components for direct expansion and chilled water systems.
• Develop equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, and detailed mechanical and fabrication drawings for custom HVAC equipment and packaged systems.
• Design ductwork routing and sizing, accounting for pressure losses, noise, installation requirements, and applicable standards.
• Calculate equipment weights and centers of gravity, size structural members, and perform equipment skid design calculations.
• Collaborate with electrical designers to develop power and control systems, specify components, and establish control philosophies.
• Apply project specifications and relevant standards to systems operating in hazardous or classified areas.
• Coordinate with client engineering teams to resolve design questions, address drawing comments, and complete technical submittals.
• Prepare bills of materials, evaluate vendor technical information, and support component sourcing.
• Work with fabrication personnel to ensure designs are practical to manufacture and resolve technical issues during production.
• Support equipment testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning with manufacturing and field service teams.
• Prepare operating and maintenance manuals and deliver accurate engineering documentation on schedule.
• Track engineering hours, component costs, and design scope to support project budgets and schedules.
• Participate in technical reviews and identify improvements in equipment performance, manufacturability, and engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant design experience, including equipment designed for hazardous locations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC system design, including heat loads, airflow, ductwork, refrigeration cycles, and equipment selection.
• Experience designing custom HVAC equipment or industrial packaged mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret detailed client specifications and translate them into complete engineering drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and requirements, including ASHRAE, NFPA, ABS, USCG, IMO, SMACNA, NEC, IEC, and ATEX.
• Understanding of electrical requirements for hazardous or classified areas.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, industrial power wiring, and control systems, including PLCs.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD, with the ability to develop conceptual layouts and detailed mechanical designs.
• Ability to perform and verify engineering calculations and resolve complex technical problems.
• Strong communication, technical writing, organization, and follow-through.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurance.
• Availability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Background

• Experience using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting industrial projects from design through fabrication and commissioning.
• Relevant experience with an MEP engineering firm, EPC firm, HVAC manufacturer, or specialty equipment manufacturer.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance

This is an on-site position in a professional office environment with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, customer offices, and project sites. Personal protective equipment may be required during site visits. Candidates must be able to perform the position’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.