Sr. Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Sr. Mechanical HVAC Engineer - 652557

Location: Greer, SC preferred; open to Augusta, GA, Knoxville, TN, or Pittsburgh, PA

Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour

Work Hours: Core hours are 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Thursday and 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Friday. Flexible schedules are available.

Type of Employment: Contract to Hire – 6 months

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package for direct hire.

Hybrid schedule available for direct employees with 2 days per week remote.

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical HVAC Engineer for a growing company in the heavy industrial engineering and construction industry. Qualified candidates must have a BSME or equivalent degree, PE license, 10+ years of mechanical/process engineering design experience, and experience supporting industrial HVAC projects within specialty chemicals, heavy industrial, and manufacturing environments. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks is required. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

The Sr. Mechanical HVAC Engineer will perform a variety of mechanical and process engineering work during the planning and design phases of industrial projects. This position will develop engineering solutions for mechanical utility and HVAC systems while coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.

The engineer will support projects ranging from simple to complex and will be responsible for developing design solutions, performing engineering calculations, coordinating project workflow, managing scope changes, identifying project risks, and supporting construction activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical and process systems ranging from simple to complex.
• Coordinate with mechanical/process engineering teams and other design disciplines.
• Develop design solutions for mechanical utility systems, including:
  • Chilled water
  • Cooling tower water
  • Heating water
  • Steam and condensate
  • Compressed air
  • Natural gas
  • Water systems
• Perform and validate mechanical calculations, including HVAC load calculations and air/water pressure-drop calculations.
• Develop and coordinate integrated designs using AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Support work delivered from multiple office locations.
• Direct project workflow for engineers, designers, and drafters to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Interact and collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage changes in project scope and identify potential project risks.
• Work with Discipline Managers and Project Managers to develop contingency plans.
• Participate in construction-phase services, including field verification, site observations, RFI responses, and submittal reviews.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Work safely at industrial facilities, including climbing elevated platforms using plant stairs and ladders when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of mechanical/process engineering design experience.
• Experience working in the A/E industry supporting projects in:
  • Specialty chemicals
  • Heavy industrial
  • Manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience with industrial HVAC projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience coordinating integrated designs using Navisworks or similar coordination tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical utility and HVAC systems.
• Experience with mechanical calculations, including HVAC loads and air/water pressure drops.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage project scope changes, identify risks, and support contingency planning.
• Ability to travel to client sites as required.
• Ability and willingness to climb elevated platforms using plant stairs and ladders at industrial client sites.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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