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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
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70 - $90