Senior HVAC Systems Engineer - Lead Mechanical Design

Stratus®; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus is a multidisciplinary engineering firm seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) who is a licensed professional engineer to lead technical aspects of projects and mentor junior staff.

The role focuses on providing expert guidance and ensuring designs meet client expectations and regulatory requirements. The candidate will supervise HVAC system design, assess energy efficiency opportunities, and work with clients, their teams, and vendors to establish design criteria.

Qualifications

• ABET- or equivalent ABET-accredited degree in mechanical engineering.
• 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 design and analysis of HVAC systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork layout, and hydronic design.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams and 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, and water treatment.
• Lead design and documentation of the systems above and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Develop life-cycle costs and feasibility for design options.
• Evaluate existing systems for improvements or expansion capacity.
• Determine loads, load diversity and capacity for future growth.
• Review equipment/configuration options and present pros/cons.

Skills

Project leadership

HVAC systems knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

Stratus is a multidisciplinary engineering firm seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) who is a licensed professional engineer to lead technical aspects of projects and mentor junior staff.

The role focuses on providing expert guidance and ensuring designs meet client expectations and regulatory requirements. The candidate will supervise HVAC system design, assess energy efficiency opportunities, and work with clients, their teams, and vendors to establish design criteria.