Heating Air Conditioning Design Engineer

Position Overview

The Position Title: Project Engineer (Hybrid) is a 2‑year contract role (with possible extension on W2) based in Location: Detroit, MI, USA. In this position, you will work independently as well as support Project Managers in designing and implementing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) projects. Your responsibilities will include initiating project scope processes, developing preliminary designs, engineering schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments while collaborating closely with Facilities leadership and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently and in support of Project Managers in designing and implementing HVAC projects.
• Initiates project scope process, developing preliminary design, engineering schedules, cost estimates, and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Authorizes preliminary project scope reviews, scope definitions, and estimates.
• Chairs regular update meetings for leadership on scope, budget, engineering costs, schedules, and estimates for engineering design.
• Works with Facilities leadership and front-line employees to gain alignment and approval for designs.
• Responsible for executing multiple projects simultaneously ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to less than $5 million.
• Serves as the primary interface and liaison to resolve engineering design problems.
• Directs project scoping process, develops preliminary schedule (design engineering) and cost estimates, and conducts risk assessments.
• Works on a project team focused on preliminary estimating, risk identification, and organizational planning.
• Authorizes and forwards preliminary project scope reviews, scope definitions, and estimates to the Project Manager.
• Ensures design schedules are maintained and monitors engineering costs.
• Chairs all scope meetings and provides design status updates.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to submit and evaluate bid packages for projects.
• Demonstrates proficiency with HVAC controls design, engineering, and application.
• Supports Facilities Operations by troubleshooting HVAC system and controls issues for existing assets.
• Updates HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of job-relevant experience.
• Ability to apply project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement principles to achieve tangible outcomes.
• Competence in multitasking and managing multiple tasks, issues, or projects simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct organized, efficient meetings and manage the meeting process effectively.
• Flexibility in managing shifting priorities and embracing new or evolving responsibilities.
• Capability to handle multiple demands from superiors, peers, and subordinates in a calm and fair manner under pressure.
• Initiative to propose new ideas and challenge conventional practices with sound alternatives.
• Broad understanding of building HVAC and control systems.
• Advanced analytical and project management skills.
• Consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships and drive change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Working experience in BAS control system design, engineering, and application.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and/or Revit.
• Working experience with Niagara Tridium BAS.
• PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute) certification.