Project Engineer - Mechanical (HVAC)

H.F. Lenz Company has an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the building system design at our office in Middletown, CT. As a Project Engineer, the candidate will provide HVAC engineering solutions, production and project delivery for a diverse portfolio of MEP projects and clients in the commercial, government, healthcare and educational market segments.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading design projects of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
Oversee the specifications of mechanical equipment, including duct work, air handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, etc.
Perform heating/cooling load calculations, site visits, surveys, reports and commissioning in support of mechanical design for commercial building, healthcare, educational and government facilities.
Lead MEP projects and engineering team members in cross-functional setting and collaborate to ensure that the design is accurate and that contract responsibilities are met according to client's expectations.
Oversee the interpretation of building codes, client specifications, as well as quality assurance processes of HVAC design projects.
Mentor and lead development of junior level engineering staff.
Perform other project management duties, such as proposals, requests for information (RFI's), construction administration, punch lists and commissioning.
Manage relationships with existing clients and architects for engineering and design consultations.
Develop relationships with new and prospective clients for potential projects.
Travel to local project sites may be required; some overnight travel may be expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical focus from ABET accredited college or university.
10+ years of experience working with an MEP engineering consultant in Mechanical/HVAC Building System Design.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Trane Trace software applications is required.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to meet project deadlines and provide outstanding service to clients.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to work in and foster a team environment with minimal supervision.
Occasional travel is required.

License(s) and/or Certification(s):

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
P.E. license is required.

Staffing Requisition #: 2026-001

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

HVAC engineering: 10 years (Required)
Project engineering: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Middletown, CT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Middletown, CT: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

H. F. Lenz Company

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