About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering — Commercial HVAC / Mechanical.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Project Engineer role provides hands-on exposure to commercial and industrial HVAC design-build projects. You will work with engineering and operations leaders to support mechanical system design, estimating, technical sales, and project delivery from concept through commissioning.

• Engineering & System Design

• Assist with cooling and heating load calculations, equipment selection, and psychrometric analysis for commercial and industrial facilities.

• Develop mechanical system layouts, ductwork and piping routing, and engineering schematics.

• Participate in site assessments and collect field information for system design and project planning.

• Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, manufacturer requirements, and energy-efficiency goals.

• Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

• Support quantity take-offs and gather equipment, material, vendor, and subcontractor pricing.

• Prepare project cost estimates, labor forecasts, budgets, and documentation for design-build proposals.

• Collaborate with Operations to identify practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Client & Sales Support

• Attend meetings and site visits with building owners, facility managers, and customer stakeholders.

• Help identify customer needs and recommend technical solutions for equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability.

• Support preparation and presentation of engineered solutions, value-engineering alternatives, and proposals.

• Develop communication skills to support long-term customer relationships.

• Project Management & Execution

• Support project planning, scheduling, procurement, site coordination, and subcontractor activities.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, change orders, and schedules under guidance from project leadership.

• Coordinate with field personnel during installation and help resolve technical issues.

• Participate in system startup, testing and balancing (TAB), commissioning, and project closeout.

• Conduct jobsite visits to verify installation meets project requirements.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD/engineering tools preferred.
• Experience with HVAC load-calculation tools (e.g., Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP) is an asset.
• FE/EIT certification or interest in pursuing PE licensure is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer and project sites as required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Operations, field technicians, vendors, and customers.

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Work Environment

• Combination of office and field-based work with regular travel to commercial and industrial job sites.
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, construction environments, and varying weather conditions.
• Must follow company and customer safety requirements during site visits.

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Company Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Primary employee premium coverage noted)
• Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (Primary employee)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Primary employee)
• Company vehicle allowance and gas card
• Company cell phone
• Holiday pay, flexible days, and PTO
• Career development opportunities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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