Sr. HVAC Engineer (Mission Critical) - Remote

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Burlington, MA

9d•Remote

About The Position

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a multi-discipline building system consulting firm with a 30+ year track record in designing complex, high-performance buildings. They specialize in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design, Energy & Sustainability Consulting, Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services, Arc Flash and Coordination Studies, and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling. AHA has offices in Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA. They are recognized experts in the AEC industry with a focus on Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets. AHA is committed to its team members, offering a benefits package, training program, and office culture that supports professional growth and well-being. They promote continued personal and professional development through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars, trade shows, continuing education classes, and lunch-and-learns. Their AHA University program allows professionals to present information sessions to clients. AHA offers competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits, and is a partial ESOP company. They also have a unique Path to Partnership opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MSME a plus
PE license required
Minimum 8 years of lead mechanical engineering experience in an MEP consulting environment
Mission critical project experience required — data centers, or equivalent high-availability facilities
Demonstrated experience managing projects of varying size and complexity
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, and other HVAC modeling tools
Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and multidisciplinary coordination
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Nice To Haves

12+ years of lead mechanical engineering experience in an MEP consulting environment
Uptime Institute Tier certification knowledge or data center design standards experience
Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (LEED, WELL, energy modeling)
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting business development

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical/HVAC design for mission critical facilities, including data centers, colocation facilities, and other high-availability environments.
Perform and review complex engineering calculations, system sizing, code analysis, and equipment selection.
Develop mechanical plans, specifications, and technical reports.
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IMC, IECC, Uptime Institute Tier standards, etc.).
Review shop drawings, submittents, and RFIs; provide construction administration support.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing from kickoff through closeout.
Lead multidisciplinary coordination with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology teams.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Support proposal development, project planning, and workload forecasting.
Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.
Maintain strong communication and documentation throughout project execution.
Drive efficiency and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.