Mechanical Engineer

Be part of a growing employee‑owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located in Lynchburg, VA location.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a Mechanical Engineer, you can work on cutting‑edge projects and contribute to developing innovative projects. This is a permanent position with excellent growth potential and the chance to impact the industry.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Understanding of construction methods, means, and costs.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Strong understanding of the International Mechanical Code and ASHRAE Standards.
• LEED Accreditation is a plus.

• Minimum of 4+ years of design experience with HVAC, Industrial, Process, and Piping systems, including:
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and meet client deadlines.
• Ability to assess building mechanical requirements and deficiencies and recommend efficient, cost‑effective approaches to satisfy the design requirements and/or corrective actions to fix problems.
• Experience performing field survey work supporting project proposal development, design drawings, contract administration, and as‑built drawing development.
• Experience performing analysis for building loads and piping systems. Building energy modeling is a plus.
• Experience preparing Controls Sequences and assisting in functional testing.
• Must have experience in developing contract drawings and specifications.
• Enjoy working in a positive team environment and feel confident speaking to clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD MEP or Revit.
• Ability to influence and guide engineering projects to cost efficiency and customer goals.
• Experience Preparing Conceptual Design Proposals and System Descriptions. Routinely work with proposal teams to develop winning designs and estimates, including presenting to customers.

• Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account (Start's 1st day!)
• Dental Plan
• 401k with company match
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes
• Employee Assistance Plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.