Senior HVAC Project Engineer – Commercial​/Industrial Systems; BSME​/PE

Senior HVAC Project Engineer – Commercial / Industrial Systems (BSME / PE)$120,000 – $160,000/yr
• Fox Valley / Northeast WI Area
• Flexible 1st Shift
• Direct-Hire Pay &

Incentives:

Base salary up to $160,000/yr depending on experience + full corporate benefits package, with clear advancement pathways to Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Management.

Work Pattern/

Schedule:

Flexible 1st-shift schedule (6:00 AM – 5:00 PM core window) averaging 40–45 hours per week with minimal overtime.

Environment & Company Profile:
Direct-hire seat with a debt-free, financially independent industry leader boasting a 7 to 10-year average employee tenure and a collaborative, employee-centered culture.

Core Functional Scope:
High-visibility role blending technical HVAC system engineering (load calculations, boiler/chiller plant design, piping/air distribution) with direct client consultation, proposal drafting, and bid support.

Strict Requirements & Authorization:
Requires BSME, PE, or Licensed HVAC Designer status, 3+ years of commercial/industrial HVAC design depth, US work authorization, and ability to execute site visits within ~1 hour of Fox Valley, WI.If you are a Mechanical Engineer or HVAC Design Engineer who thrives on active client collaboration, this direct-hire seat is tailored for your career growth. Our client is a financially independent, debt-free leader specializing in complex industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and custom metal fabrication systems.

Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, you will serve as a key technical liaison—working alongside sales, estimating, and fabrication teams to engineer custom HVAC solutions while building lasting client relationships. Stepping away from isolated drafting screens, this high-visibility position offers executive exposure, excellent work-life balance, and structured career advancement within a premier regional contractor.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
Scope & Feasibility Analysis:
Analyze customer inquiries and site requirements to determine project scope, conduct feasibility assessments, and propose custom technical HVAC solutions.

System Engineering & Design:
Design high-performance HVAC systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including manufacturing plants, laboratories, corporate offices, and warehouses.

Engineering Calculations:
Execute load calculations, air distribution sizing, boiler/chiller plant design, pump and piping layouts, and steam routing.

Bid Support & Modeling:
Develop schematic designs and CAD/Revit models during the bidding phase to help estimating teams establish precise labor and material costs.

Client Presentation & Scope Drafting:
Draft technical proposal letters and present engineering concepts directly to building owners, general contractors, and plant managers.

Plan Review & Compliance:
Coordinate construction drawings and arrange state/local plan reviews, ensuring full compliance with regional mechanical and energy codes.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
Education & Professional Credentials:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or a State-Licensed HVAC Designer.

Industry

Experience:

3+ years of hands-on commercial/industrial HVAC design experience, ideally developed within a fast-paced mechanical contractor setting.

Software Fluency:
Proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit, specialized HVAC load calculation software, and Excel.

Client-Facing Presence:
Outstanding presentation skills and comfort collaborating directly with project executives, facility managers, and vendor partners.

Site Mobility:
Valid driver's license and ability to execute site walkthroughs (climbing ladders, accessing mechanical spaces) within ~1 hour of the Fox Valley area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)
Mechanical Contractor Background:
Prior experience working directly for an industrial or commercial mechanical contracting firm.

Industry

Certifications:

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED AP accreditation.

Cross-Functional Knowledge:
Familiarity with industrial ventilation, steam systems, heavy ammonia refrigeration, or commercial plumbing codes.