Senior HVAC Project Engineer - Flexible 1st Shift

MDS Staffing; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior HVAC Project Engineer for Commercial/Industrial Systems. This direct-hire role blends high-visibility design work—load calculations, boiler/chiller plant design, piping and air distribution—with hands-on client consultation and bid support.

Candidates should hold a BSME, PE, or licensed HVAC designer status, with 3+ years of commercial/industrial HVAC design experience, and be able to perform site visits within about an hour of the Fox Valley area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or a State-Licensed HVAC Designer.
• 3+ years of hands-on commercial/industrial HVAC design experience, ideally developed within a fast-paced mechanical contractor setting.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit, specialized HVAC load calculation software, and Excel.
• Outstanding presentation skills and comfort collaborating directly with project executives, facility managers, and vendor partners.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to execute site walkthroughs within ~1 hour of the Fox Valley area.

Responsibilities

• Scope & Feasibility Analysis: Analyze customer inquiries and site requirements to determine project scope, conduct feasibility assessments, and propose custom technical HVAC solutions.
• System Engineering & Design: Design high-performance HVAC systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including manufacturing plants, laboratories, corporate offices, and warehouses.
• Engineering Calculations: Execute load calculations, air distribution sizing, boiler/chiller plant design, pump and piping layouts, and steam routing.
• Bid Support & Modeling: Develop schematic designs and CAD/Revit models during the bidding phase to help estimating teams establish precise labor and material costs.
• Client Presentation & Scope Drafting: Draft technical proposal letters and present engineering concepts directly to building owners, general contractors, and plant managers.
• Plan Review & Compliance: Coordinate construction drawings and arrange state/local plan reviews, ensuring full compliance with regional mechanical and energy codes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC load calculation software

Excel

Education

BSME

PE

State-Licensed HVAC Designer

Job description

MDS Staffing in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior HVAC Project Engineer for Commercial/Industrial Systems. This direct-hire role blends high-visibility design work—load calculations, boiler/chiller plant design, piping and air distribution—with hands-on client consultation and bid support.

Candidates should hold a BSME, PE, or licensed HVAC designer status, with 3+ years of commercial/industrial HVAC design experience, and be able to perform site visits within about an hour of the Fox Valley area.