Project Lead Mechanical Engineer

Harris•Arlington, VA

43d•$88,849 - $133,273

About The Position

Join our engineering team and help design high-performing mechanical systems for complex building projects. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative HVAC solutions that improve building performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency while supporting clients across a variety of industries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
6-10 years of engineering design experience.
Experience designing HVAC systems for a variety of building types and levels of complexity.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, drawings, specifications, codes, and applicable industry standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward PE licensure.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare, laboratory, data center, aviation, or other technically complex facilities.
Knowledge of sustainable design approaches, energy usage analysis, and building performance strategies.
Familiarity with LEED or other building performance rating systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of HVAC systems for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, laboratory, aviation, and other complex facilities.
Partner with engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply technical expertise to develop efficient, sustainable, and code-compliant building systems.
Build strong relationships with clients and provide guidance on system performance, design strategies, and project solutions.
Help bring complex building systems to life, from early planning and concept development through construction support and project completion.
Evaluate design options, solve technical challenges, and develop HVAC systems that balance performance, efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.
Leading HVAC system design, engineering calculations, equipment selections, and construction documentation.
Designing systems such as heating hot water, chilled water, ventilation, refrigerant-based cooling, and building automation controls.
Preparing technical specifications and supporting code-compliant mechanical system designs.
Collaborating with BIM and digital design teams to develop high-quality project deliverables.
Supporting design reviews and identifying opportunities to improve system performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
Working directly with clients and project stakeholders to evaluate needs and recommend effective solutions.