Sr. Mechanical HVAC Engineer

SEH • Minnetonka, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Sr. Mechanical HVAC Engineer to join our talented Mechanical/Electrical team. This role is suited for a licensed professional with strong technical expertise and demonstrated project management experience. The successful candidate will lead HVAC system design for complex projects, manage project delivery, mentor staff, and serve as a key point of contact for clients. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8–15+ years of HVAC engineering experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and guidelines, IMC, IECC, and applicable state/local mechanical codes
• Commercial HVAC systems (VAV, hydronic systems, chilled water, boilers, heat pumps, VRF, DOAS, etc.)
• Proficiency with HVAC design and analysis software, such as AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Load calculation and energy modeling tools (e.g., Trace, HAP, IES, EnergyPlus)
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large or complex projects across multiple market sectors
• Familiarity with energy-efficient design, electrification, or decarbonization strategies
• Experience with commissioning or existing building system upgrades
• Background in public-sector or municipal projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design of HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, municipal, healthcare, and industrial facilities
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery
• Develop project work plans, staffing plans, and fee estimates
• Manage client relationships, including regular communication, meetings, and presentations
• Oversee and perform load calculations, equipment sizing, system selection, and energy analysis
• Direct the preparation and review of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and details
• Coordinate HVAC designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls disciplines
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and quality expectations
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; provide responses during construction
• Participate in construction administration, including site visits, punch walks, and system commissioning support
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, client development, and project pursuits
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and emerging HVAC technologies

Benefits

• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior