Senior HVAC Engineer & Team Lead-Atlanta-Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer and Team Lead for their Atlanta office. This hybrid role offers the chance to lead a talented team in designing innovative HVAC systems for high-performance buildings across diverse sectors. Join a firm that has been a leader in engineering for 75 years, where your expertise will contribute to sustainable and impactful projects. Enjoy a work culture that values work/life integration, with flexibility for remote work and a commitment to employee wellness. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment while making a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Hybrid work style

Wellness programs

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in HVAC design for high performance buildings.
• Professional Engineering license preferred; LEED accreditation a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC system design for complex projects across various sectors.
• Manage project designs for high performance building systems.

Skills

HVAC system design

Leadership

Project management

Sustainability commitment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Tools

Revit

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Who we are!

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, Power and Technology design services across multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. With a staff of 500+ located across nine offices, we are proud to be in our 75th year in business as one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the country.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. We are looking for a Senior HVAC Engineer and Team Lead in our Dynamic and growing Atlanta, GA office (Hybrid role).

Our HVAC Department in Atlanta provides engineering services for the commercial, Mission Critical and Science & Technology sectors and living on the edge of exciting, sustainable, and impactful projects. If you are interested in joining an engineering firm that has set the bar for projects for 75 years and still growing, then join us. There is a reason why we are one of the number one engineering firms in the country: our people, our projects, our values.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the team and the technical development of HVAC systems for large and complex projects in Academic, Commercial, Government and Mission Critical Sectors.
• Effectively develop and manage project designs for high performance building systems for air and hydronic distribution, central heating and cooling plants and building management.
• Formulate design criteria, perform calculations, develop concept designs, specifications and construction documents for high performance building systems.
• Supervise and effectively manage technical development throughout all phases of design assuring tasks are completed in accordance with company standards and good engineering practice.
• Understand Revit to allow leadership and direction for the design teams.
• Attend field visits, develop visit reports, meet with contractors as necessary.
• Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with clients and other team members.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license highly preferred.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience designing HVAC systems in high performance buildings. Subject matter expert in specialized fields highly preferred.
• Experience leading HVAC teams on technically challenging projects, working in dynamic team environments.
• Professional commitment to sustainability is highly valued; LEED accreditation is a bonus.
• Fluency in software for design, documentation, coordination, MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and cloud tools. Working knowledge of Revit / BIM is required.

Our Work Culture

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

Our wellness programs prioritize our team members’ physical and behavioral health.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com.