Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Design & Coordination

Epitria Consulting; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitria Consulting in Roanoke, VA seeks a Senior HVAC Engineer to lead the design of HVAC systems for educational, civic, arts, and commercial projects. You will serve as the licensed mechanical authority within our full‑service architecture and engineering firm, supported by an in‑house plumbing team.

The role requires a Virginia-licensed PE with 7–10 years of building HVAC experience, the ability to seal drawings, and proficiency in load calculation and energy modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) with Virginia licensure or comity licensure.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in building HVAC design.
• Ability to seal drawings and own a project's mechanical scope end to end.
• Experience with load calculation and energy modeling software (e.g., Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IES VE).
• Familiarity with COMcheck and energy code compliance documentation.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative, multi-discipline teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems and prepare accompanying specifications.
• Perform design load calculations and energy modeling.
• Mentor junior engineering and design staff.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, and plumbing teams.
• Provide construction administration support including submittal reviews and RFI responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project ownership

Team mentoring

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) in VA

7–10 years HVAC design experience

Ability to seal drawings and own mechanical scope

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

IEs VE

Job description

Epitria Consulting in Roanoke, VA seeks a Senior HVAC Engineer to lead the design of HVAC systems for educational, civic, arts, and commercial projects. You will serve as the licensed mechanical authority within our full‑service architecture and engineering firm, supported by an in‑house plumbing team.

The role requires a Virginia-licensed PE with 7–10 years of building HVAC experience, the ability to seal drawings, and proficiency in load calculation and energy modeling tools.