Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer - Lead Projects

Stratus®; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) who is a licensed professional engineer.

You will lead the technical aspects of engineering projects, provide expert guidance, ensure designs meet client expectations and codes, and mentor junior staff as a subject matter expert in the field. Key duties include designing and analyzing HVAC systems, coordinating with clients and vendors, overseeing schedules and budgets, conducting QA reviews, evaluating energy efficiency, and traveling to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 6-8 years of experience in engineering design and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of industrial steam, refrigeration, compressed air and HVAC systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of HVAC systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork layout, and hydronic system design.
• Work with clients, their engineering teams and their process vendors to establish design criteria for mechanical, refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to the engineering team in steam and condensate, refrigeration, hot and chilled media, compressed air, nitrogen, water supply treatment, and HVAC systems.
• Lead the design and documentation of the systems above.
• Lead and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Develop life-cycle costs and feasibility for design options.
• Evaluate existing systems for operational improvements or available capacity for expansion.
• Determination of loads, load diversity, and capacity for future growth.
• Review alternatives for equipment and system configuration for client and project fit. Present pros and cons for each approach.
• Evaluate energy efficiency and energy recovery opportunities.
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in contractor bid review and evaluation.
• Travel to construction sites to confirm conformance to the design intent.
• Provide project support during start-up/commissioning.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Revit MEP

BIM tools

Job description

Stratus is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) who is a licensed professional engineer.

You will lead the technical aspects of engineering projects, provide expert guidance, ensure designs meet client expectations and codes, and mentor junior staff as a subject matter expert in the field. Key duties include designing and analyzing HVAC systems, coordinating with clients and vendors, overseeing schedules and budgets, conducting QA reviews, evaluating energy efficiency, and traveling to