Senior HVAC Building Systems Engineer - Lead Projects

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer – HVAC/Building Systems to lead multi-project engineering for healthcare, commercial, industrial, government and educational facilities.

You will guide HVAC and mechanical design from concept through construction administration, coordinate with architects and engineers, review calculations, and mentor staff. PE license, 8–12+ years’ experience, and Revit/AutoCAD/MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering and building systems design.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design efforts on building systems projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, ventilation, and related building systems.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project priorities and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and internal team members.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with related HVAC analysis tools is beneficial.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and design best practices in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for building systems projects from concept through construction documents and construction support.
• Develop HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, controls and specialty piping system designs, including air distribution, hydronic systems, central plant connections, pressurization, and related piping or ventilation components.
• Coordinate work with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, plumbing disciplines, contractors, and other consultants to produce fully integrated documents.
• Prepare and review calculations, equipment selections, drawings, narratives, and specifications.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, and industry practices throughout design and documentation.
• Provide field support through site observations, existing-condition surveys, punch walks, submittal review, and other construction administration activities.
• Help manage technical quality, project schedules, budgets, and deliverable coordination across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Mentor junior staff, support team development, and provide QA/QC guidance as needed.

Skills

PE license

Project leadership

HVAC design

Building systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Coordination

Client communication

Codes & standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farnsworth Group, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer – HVAC/Building Systems to lead multi-project engineering for healthcare, commercial, industrial, government and educational facilities.

You will guide HVAC and mechanical design from concept through construction administration, coordinate with architects and engineers, review calculations, and mentor staff. PE license, 8–12+ years’ experience, and Revit/AutoCAD/MS Office skills are required.