Senior Residential HVAC Design Lead (Hybrid)

VetJobs; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Annual Paid Days Off (PTO/Holidays)

Company Sponsored Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability

Professional Development

Salary Incentives

Job summary

PEG LLC in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior Residential Mechanical Designer to lead high‑quality HVAC design for residential projects. You’ll mentor junior staff, ensure code compliance, and drive process improvements across design teams. The role supports hybrid remote/office work from our Fairfax office.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in residential HVAC design, strong AutoCAD/Wrightsoft experience, and knowledge of IECC/ENERGY STAR. EIT encouraged; salary incentive available.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• EIT encouraged; salary incentive offered for certification.
• Minimum 3+ years in Residential Mechanical (HVAC) Design.
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency required.
• Advanced HVAC load calculation proficiency required.
• Advanced WrightSoft or similar software required.
• Strong IECC, ENERGY STAR, and state codes knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC load calculations, duct sizing, and ventilation strategy per ACCA standards.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for design teams.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of residential mechanical designs and energy models.
• Identify design or workflow issues and propose solutions.
• Manage complex project scopes, milestones, and priorities.
• Maintain project timelines and adjust schedules as needed.
• Develop technical solutions to sustain progress and quality.
• Coordinate with clients, builders, architects, and internal teams.
• Interpret client requirements, codes, and project-specific constraints.
• Utilize Manual J, AutoCAD, Wrightsoft, RESCheck, REM/Rate, etc.

Skills

Senior leadership

AutoCAD

HVAC loads

IECC knowledge

Mentoring

Excel

SharePoint

Client coordination

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

EIT encouraged

Tools

AutoCAD

Wrightsoft

Wrightdraw

RESCheck

REM/Rate

Job description

PEG LLC in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior Residential Mechanical Designer to lead high‑quality HVAC design for residential projects. You’ll mentor junior staff, ensure code compliance, and drive process improvements across design teams. The role supports hybrid remote/office work from our Fairfax office.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in residential HVAC design, strong AutoCAD/Wrightsoft experience, and knowledge of IECC/ENERGY STAR. EIT encouraged; salary incentive available.