Senior Mechanical Engineer — Industrial HVAC & Piping

Ramboll; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC design for chemical, power, and industrial facilities. You will work with a team to develop innovative, technically sound designs and coordinate across disciplines.

The role emphasizes energy assessments, system modeling, and detailed construction drawings, with opportunities to travel to industrial sites and contribute to sustainable project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• 5+ years experience in HVAC design.
• Experience designing large scale hydronic systems.
• Knowledge of fire protection for industrial facilities (IFC, NFPA, FM Global).
• Willing to travel <10%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer HVAC systems across industrial facilities.
• Develop conceptual designs, cost estimates, equipment specs, and detailed construction documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated mechanical designs and construction drawings.
• Perform energy assessments, building modeling, and energy-saving analyses.
• Design building ventilation, plumbing, and utility piping systems with clear reports and client presentations.
• Conduct site visits and uphold safety and environmental standards.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping design

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Ramboll in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC design for chemical, power, and industrial facilities. You will work with a team to develop innovative, technically sound designs and coordinate across disciplines.

The role emphasizes energy assessments, system modeling, and detailed construction drawings, with opportunities to travel to industrial sites and contribute to sustainable project outcomes.