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Entech Staffing Solutions

Senior HVAC Design & Project Engineer

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A HVAC Engineer designs, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

$86,692 / year median in Michigan

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Senior HVAC Design & Project Engineer Entech Staffing Solutions - 4.0 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time $87.91 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications HVAC system design and layout Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Project engineering Building systems troubleshooting System design Control system design Design engineering Risk assessment Technical troubleshooting support Design of mechanical systems Mechanical troubleshooting Stakeholder management
Full Job Description Senior HVAC Design & Project Engineer Location:
On-site /
Detroit, MI Role Type:
Long term contract About the Opportunity Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer who thrives at the intersection of complex HVAC design, building automation, and project execution? We are looking for a Senior HVAC Design & Project Engineer to serve as the technical lead for our facility capital project portfolio. In this role, you'll own the scoping, preliminary design, and engineering direction for multi-million-dollar HVAC and controls initiatives—driving projects from early concept to successful handover. If you enjoy solving intricate engineering puzzles, optimizing Building Automation Systems (BAS), and collaborating closely with leadership and operations teams, this is the ideal opportunity to make a lasting impact. What You'll Do As a technical subject matter expert and project owner, you will:
Drive Project Scoping & Design:
Lead early-stage engineering, develop preliminary layouts, establish schedules, build preliminary cost estimates, and perform risk assessments.
Manage Capital Projects:
Oversee a dynamic portfolio of concurrent HVAC capital projects ranging from $50K up to $5M .
Lead Controls & BAS Optimization:
Apply expert knowledge of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure modern, efficient, and reliable system operations.
Partner & Collaborate:
Serve as the primary liaison between Project Managers, Facilities Leadership, and front-line technicians to align on designs and troubleshoot operational issues.
Direct Engineering & Budgeting:
Chair design update meetings, monitor engineering costs, evaluate vendor bid packages, and refine organizational
HVAC/BAS
standards.
What We're Looking For Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
Experience:
10+ years of hands-on experience in HVAC system design, project engineering, and facility systems implementation.
Technical Mastery:
Solid expertise in HVAC controls design, building application, and troubleshooting existing facility assets.
Preferred Qualifications Professional License:
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license highly preferred.
BAS Experience:
Direct working experience with Niagara Tridium or similar modern BAS platforms.
Software Tools:
Working knowledge of BIM, Revit, or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
Certifications:
PMP / PMI
certification is a plus.
Why You'll Excel Here Autonomy & Impact:
You'll have room to innovate, challenge status-quo practices, and introduce modern, high-efficiency engineering solutions.
Strong Leadership Presence:
You excel at managing meetings, influencing stakeholders, and maintaining composure under tight project timelines.
Diverse Project Scope:
No two days are the same—you'll balance high-visibility capital upgrades with hands-on technical problem-solving. If interested apply today! #INDT