Senior Mechanical Engineer - Campus Energy Lead (Hybrid)

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Greater Boston area to lead HVAC design for complex institutional and commercial projects. The role focuses on central plant and energy systems, with hybrid work possibilities and occasional site travel.

You will design heating/cooling plants, run energy models, and lead decarbonization and certifications such as LEED or WELL. Strong leadership, client presentation, and cross-discipline coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years designing HVAC systems for institutional and commercial buildings.
• Depth in central plant and hydronic system design, or in building energy modeling and life-cycle cost analysis.
• Proficiency in a whole-building energy modeling and load calculation platform (IES VE, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or similar).
• PE license preferred.
• Comfortable presenting to clients and coordinating across disciplines.
• Able to carry several projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Run mechanical design from feasibility studies and utility master plans through construction documents and construction administration.
• Design heating and cooling plants and their distribution: hot water, steam, chilled water, ground-source heat exchange, and water-source and air-source heat pump systems.
• Design air-side systems, including air handling with energy recovery, radiant heating and cooling, and spaces that need tight temperature and humidity control.
• Build and check load calculations and whole-building energy models, and compare system options on life-cycle cost.
• Write control sequences and set the building automation strategy for your projects.
• Lead decarbonization and electrification studies for campus and institutional clients.
• Carry the mechanical scope on projects pursuing LEED, Passive House, Living Building, or WELL certification.
• Review the work of the engineers and designers on your projects and develop them.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, utilities, and contractors.
• Represent the mechanical discipline in client meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Project management

Client presentation

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

IES VE

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Greater Boston area to lead HVAC design for complex institutional and commercial projects. The role focuses on central plant and energy systems, with hybrid work possibilities and occasional site travel.

You will design heating/cooling plants, run energy models, and lead decarbonization and certifications such as LEED or WELL. Strong leadership, client presentation, and cross-discipline coordination are essential.