Senior Mechanical/HVAC Project Engineer

Petersen Engineering Inc; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical/HVAC Project Engineer passionate about sustainable design. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the design of high-performance, low-carbon buildings across various sectors, including healthcare and education. Your expertise will guide a small, dynamic team, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring projects meet ambitious energy and comfort goals. This position offers remote work flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a real impact in the field of sustainable engineering.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work flexibility

Family leave (MA-equivalent)

Short- and long-term disability insurance

401k with 4% company match

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in HVAC engineering across various building types.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with a strong focus on sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC design for multifamily housing, education, and healthcare projects.
• Collaborate with clients and architects in integrated design processes.

Skills

HVAC System Design

Sustainable Design

Client Engagement

Mentoring

Building Envelope Strategies

Education

Degree from ABET-accredited institution

Job description

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Petersen Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical/HVAC Project Engineer who is passionate about sustainable design and climate-resilient buildings. As part of our small but growing team, you'll help lead the design of high-performance, low-carbon, and Passive House multifamily and institutional projects across the country.

Success in this role means collaborating across disciplines, mentoring junior staff, and bringing a can-do attitude to client engagement and integrated design processes. You’ll play a central role in projects that make a real impact in municipal, higher ed, housing, and healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead HVAC system design and engineering for a wide range of building types including multifamily housing, education, healthcare, and mixed-use
• Collaborate closely in integrated design and build processes with clients, architects, and internal teams
• Mentor junior engineering staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the firm
• Apply a whole-building design approach that minimizes energy use and HVAC system size by leveraging building form and envelope strategies
• Ensure projects align with goals for low energy use, low carbon, resilience, occupant comfort, and operational simplicity

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience engineering HVAC systems across a variety of building types
• Licensed Professional Engineer with a degree from an ABET-accredited institution
• Deep understanding of sustainable design, building envelopes, and climate-resilient systems
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Experience with Passive House and high-performance design is strongly preferred
• Committed to mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning

Salary range: $140,000–$190,000 depending on experience

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work flexibility

Family leave (MA-equivalent)

Short- and long-term disability insurance

401k with 4% company match (based on 5% contribution)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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