Senior HVAC Systems Engineer for Complex Buildings

Harris; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior HVAC Engineer to lead the design of high-performance mechanical systems for complex facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to balance performance, sustainability, and constructability across projects.

The role requires 6–10 years’ experience, a in-depth knowledge of building codes, and strong communication and analytical skills. PE licensure progress is preferred; a hybrid/onsite approach supports project delivery from multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 6–10 years of engineering design experience.
• Experience designing HVAC systems for diverse building types.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• PE license or active progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of HVAC systems for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, laboratory, aviation, and other complex facilities.
• Partner with engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical specifications and supporting code-compliant mechanical system designs.
• Collaborate with BIM and digital design teams to develop project deliverables.
• Support design reviews and identify opportunities to improve system performance and sustainability.

Skills

HVAC design

Engineering design

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE licensure progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harris in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior HVAC Engineer to lead the design of high-performance mechanical systems for complex facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to balance performance, sustainability, and constructability across projects.

The role requires 6–10 years’ experience, a in-depth knowledge of building codes, and strong communication and analytical skills. PE licensure progress is preferred; a hybrid/onsite approach supports project delivery from multiple