Mechanical Engineer - Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Construction
About The Position
State Mechanical Services (SMS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and support the technical execution of commercial HVAC and mechanical systems from concept through coordinated construction, startup, commissioning, and closeout. In our design-build and design-assist environment, you will work with project management, BIM/VDC, estimating, and field teams to advance constructability, system performance, field execution, customer outcomes, and project economics. The position may be filled at a developing, experienced, or Senior Mechanical Engineer level. Level and scope reflect relevant experience, technical capability, independence, commercial HVAC/mechanical construction expertise, scope of responsibility, and professional licensure where applicable—not years of experience alone.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated capability in HVAC design, mechanical systems, engineering calculations, equipment selection, and construction documentation.
- Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, energy, building, and other relevant codes and engineering standards.
- Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD and the ability to work effectively within BIM/VDC coordination processes.
- Ability to produce accurate, coordinated work, manage priorities, document decisions, and meet project deadlines.
- Clear technical communication and effective collaboration across office, field, vendor, and customer teams.
- Sound judgment in identifying technical risk, evaluating tradeoffs, and resolving problems appropriate to assigned level.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial HVAC or commercial mechanical construction experience in a design-build or design-assist environment.
- Field engineering, constructability, commissioning, or mechanical project engineering experience.
- EIT certification preferred for developing engineers; PE licensure preferred for senior-level candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design commercial HVAC, hydronic, and mechanical systems; perform HVAC load calculations, system sizing, equipment selection, controls coordination, technical analysis, and code review.
- Develop and review mechanical drawings, specifications, permit and construction documents, submittents, RFIs, design changes, equipment substitutions, and supporting technical documentation.
- Use Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM/VDC tools to coordinate multidisciplinary designs and models, resolve clashes, and translate engineering intent into constructible field solutions.
- Evaluate alternatives for system performance, constructability, labor, materials, equipment, schedule, cost, and technical risk.
- Coordinate technical execution with project management, estimating, BIM/VDC, field teams, vendors, and customers from design through installation.
- Provide field engineering through site reviews, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and closeout; verify installed systems meet design intent.
- Produce accurate, timely, coordinated, and code-compliant work that supports quality, field productivity, and reliable system performance.
- At the senior level, independently solve complex technical problems, identify risk early, guide engineering work, and communicate tradeoffs and recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with Cigna PPO and HSA options
- Guardian dental and vision coverage
- Telehealth and preventive care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Employee discount marketplace
- Wellness and support resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
