Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC (Commercial Buildings)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina | Hybrid (1 required in-office day per week)

Compensation: ~$135K+ (flexible based on experience)

We are partnering with an established MEP engineering firm to identify a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team following the planned retirement of a long-tenured engineer.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role focused on the design of HVAC systems for commercial buildings. The firm is seeking an experienced professional who enjoys technical production work, client collaboration, and project involvement—rather than people management.

Key Responsibilities

Design HVAC systems for commercial and institutional buildings
Perform load calculations and system layouts
Coordinate with architects and project stakeholders
Participate in client meetings and occasional site visits
Support construction and field inspections as needed

Required Experience

Significant experience (typically 15+ years) in commercial HVAC design
Background working within an MEP consulting engineering environment
Strong knowledge of hydronic systems (chilled water, hot water, steam)
Experience with building automation systems
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
Comfortable working in a production-focused engineering role

Preferred Experience

Healthcare or hospital project experience
Experience using TRACE 700 for load calculations and/or energy modeling

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule with one mandatory in-office day per week (Wednesdays)
Minimal overnight travel
Collaborative, technically focused engineering team

Benefits

Competitive salary with flexibility based on experience
Paid time off starting at 2 weeks, increasing with tenure
11 paid holidays, including a floating holiday
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee
Simple IRA with up to 3% company match

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer seeking long-term stability, meaningful technical work, and flexibility without sacrificing collaboration.

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