HVAC Professional Engineer (PE)

BASS, NIXON & KENNEDY CONSULTING ENGINEERS • Full-time • Cary, NC, US • $75k - $110k / year • 2d ago

We are seeking a HVAC Professional Engineer (PE) to help lead and grow our HVAC discipline.

This is a key role with leadership potential for someone who wants more responsibility than a typical design engineer position and who enjoys mentoring others and helping shape a department in a growing consulting firm.

Project Summary

The HVAC Project Lead will be responsible for leading HVAC system design on a variety of commercial and institutional projects, managing workload for our HVAC team, and coordinating with clients, architects, and internal disciplines. This role will initially manage our existing HVAC team and has growth potential for a senior leadership position as the department expands.

Key Responsibilities

Lead HVAC system design for commercial and institutional projects
Perform load calculations, system selection, and equipment sizing
Prepare construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit
Review and mentor junior HVAC designers/engineers
Coordinate with fire protection, plumbing, and electrical disciplines
Participate in client meetings and project coordination calls
Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (NC Mechanical Code, ASHRAE, etc.)
Support long-term growth of the HVAC department

Qualifications

Required:

Professional Engineer (PE) license (NC or ability to obtain NC by reciprocity)
2–5 years of HVAC design experience in a consulting engineering environment
Experience designing commercial HVAC systems (VAV, VRF, heat pump, RTU, chilled water, etc.)
Working knowledge of Revit MEP and AutoCAD
Strong communication and organization skills

Preferred: