Professional Mechanical Engineer; PE

Sustainable Energy Services (SES), the engineering division of Huckestein Mechanical Services, is seeking an experienced Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) to help lead the development of HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and educational facilities.

This is not a traditional consulting engineering position.

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems, spending time in the field, collaborating with project managers and foremen, and developing practical, constructible designs that can be successfully built.

If you enjoy renovation work, investigating existing buildings, and seeing your designs become reality, we'd like to talk with you.

Huckestein Mechanical Services is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in:

• Design-Build Projects
• Mechanical Service
• In-house Engineering through Sustainable Energy Services (SES)

Unlike many consulting firms, our engineering team works directly alongside our estimating, project management, fabrication, and construction teams. Every design is developed with constructability, cost, and long-term performance in mind.

The Professional Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing complete mechanical and plumbing system designs for renovation and retrofit projects while providing technical leadership throughout construction.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable performing field investigations, developing engineering documents, coordinating with contractors, and supporting projects during construction.

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, educational, and industrial facilities.
• Develop complete permit and construction documents.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Size HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, steam, chilled water, and refrigeration piping systems.
• Select mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Develop equipment schedules and specifications.
• Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit (Revit preferred).
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing systems.
• Verify field conditions.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Work closely with owners during facility assessments.

• Work closely with estimating during conceptual budgeting.
• Respond to RFIs.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Assist with field coordination and problem solving.

• Serve as a technical resource for Project Managers and Estimators.
• Assist in developing engineering standards and best practices.
• Support commissioning and owner training when required.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers as the engineering department grows.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Pennsylvania (additional state registrations are a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of HVAC and plumbing design experience.
• Strong background in renovation and retrofit projects.
• Experience with Design-Build delivery.
• Working knowledge of Plan & Specification projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Revit preferred.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Educational facilities
• Commercial office buildings
• Central utility plants
• Chilled water systems
• Building automation systems
• Energy conservation projects

• Enjoys solving difficult engineering problems.
• Likes working in existing buildings—not just designing new ones.
• Can communicate equally well with owners, architects, contractors, and field personnel.
• Understands that good engineering doesn't stop when the drawings are complete.
• Wants to help build one of the strongest in-house mechanical engineering teams in the region.

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

At Huckestein Mechanical, engineering isn't separated from construction—it drives it.

Through Sustainable Energy Services, you'll work alongside estimators, project managers, field leaders, and skilled tradespeople to develop practical, buildable solutions that improve facilities throughout Western Pennsylvania.

You'll have the opportunity to see your designs built, solve challenging problems in the field, and help shape the future of a growing engineering division.