Sr Mechanical Engineer - Industrial HVAC

YER HR Solutions • Contract • Greer, South Carolina, United States • $70 - $90 / hour • 3d ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial HVAC

Position Overview:

Our clients is an EPC firm, seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in Greer, SC to support the design and execution of complex industrial projects.

This position is focused primarily on HVAC and mechanical systems for industrial, chemical, process, and manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong recent experience with industrial HVAC design, equipment selection, and broader mechanical systems including fire protection and piping.

This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who can independently execute complex mechanical design work, coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, and contribute throughout the full project lifecycle. This is an on-site, cotract to hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Design and engineer mechanical systems for industrial, chemical, process, and manufacturing facilities
Develop and review HVAC system designs, calculations, equipment selections, layouts, specifications, and construction documents
Perform heating and cooling load calculations, airflow calculations, ventilation studies, and equipment sizing
Evaluate and verify appropriate mechanical equipment types, capacities, and system configurations
Support mechanical design involving HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and utility piping systems
Review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment data, and vendor documentation
Coordinate designs with process, piping, electrical, structural, civil, architectural, and other engineering disciplines
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and designers throughout project execution
Participate in project meetings, design reviews, technical discussions, and interdisciplinary coordination
Support construction activities, field questions, commissioning, and startup as required
Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the design and construction process
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and engineering best practices
Assist with the development and execution of mechanical engineering deliverables from conceptual design through detailed engineering

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
Significant professional experience in mechanical engineering
Strong recent experience designing industrial HVAC systems
Experience working on chemical, process, manufacturing, or other industrial projects
Strong knowledge of HVAC system design, equipment sizing, equipment selection, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems
Experience with fire protection and piping systems
Experience producing and reviewing mechanical engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
Ability to independently execute complex mechanical engineering assignments
Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills
Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative engineering and project team

Preferred Experience

Experience working for an A&E, engineering consulting, EPC, or multidisciplinary engineering firm
Experience supporting chemical or process-industry projects
Experience with industrial facility expansions, upgrades, and brownfield projects
Experience selecting and verifying major mechanical equipment
Experience supporting projects through construction, commissioning, and startup

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

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