Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer OVERVIEW

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer.

This role is based in Atlanta, Peachtree City, GA. The position is salaried and eligible for overtime pay.

This position requires an active Professional Engineering License. The ideal candidate will be in a leadership role and be responsible for HVAC technical quality, team growth, sales and marketing, and overall department development. This role also interacts heavily with clients and requires strong written and oral communication skills. It is a significant leadership and career growth opportunity to build a team and develop design standards.

We are seeking someone looking for a challenging position with a variety of projects, clients to work with, and a potential for growth.

• Contribute to a variety of HVAC and plumbing system design projects.
• Work with multidisciplinary staff in designing and implementing mechanical systems in new or existing buildings.
• Directly interface with clients, vendors, and contractors to design and construct.
• Perform comprehensive HVAC system analysis, including load calculations, energy modeling, and system optimization.
• Follow local building design and energy codes and standards; interface with the local permitting office.
• Survey mechanical systems, equipment, and building conditions.
• Specify equipment requirements.
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings, technical reports, and specifications.
• Maintain positive client relations and develop potential work opportunities.
• Supervise and direct assigned project personnel, delegating work and mentoring.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Quality System and/or discipline standards.
• Work with project managers to create proposals, and adhere to budgets and schedules.
• Work safely at all times; adhere to Matrix and client‑established safety standards when appropriate.

• Active Professional Engineering License.
• Six or more years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer-HVAC or equivalent.
• Six or more years of experience in commercial or industrial HVAC and plumbing design consulting.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE code for comfort cooling, commercial and/or industrial ventilation, and dust collection.
• Prior experience in a team leader or project leader position.
• Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 10% per calendar year.
• Valid and active driver's license.
• Technical report writing.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge/understanding of LEED and green building practices is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, self‑motivation, and leadership skills required.

• Engineering sales.
• Estimating – engineering and installation.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience.
• 3D modeling experience.

• Occasional standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; talking, and hearing.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving objects up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Possibility of industrial field work including exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
• Possibility of exposure to known food allergens.

• Health insurance with prescription drug coverage, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (extra days for purchase) and nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement leave.
• Flexible work schedules, work at home options.
• Wellness program with incentive dollars, preventive health screenings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), critical illness and accident insurance.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) and Roth plans with 5% match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Market‑based competitive compensation and overtime pay for salaried positions.
• Quarterly bonus program and spot bonus program.
• Pre‑ta…