Mechanical Engineer-HVAC
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
STVs Buildings Group is seeking a Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer for our Buildings group in Philadelphia and Douglassville Pennsylvania to support the design and delivery of mechanical systems across a diverse portfolio of buildings projects including commercial institutional healthcare education and public-sector facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment delivering high-performance sustainable building systems from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Design HVAC systems for buildings including air distribution hydronic systems and central plant systems.
- Perform load calculations equipment sizing and system layout development.
- Prepare and coordinate mechanical drawings specifications and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with architectural structural electrical and plumbing teams.
- Support all phases of project delivery from design through construction administration.
- Participate in BIM coordination using Revit.
- Conduct site visits assessments and inspections.
- Review shop drawings respond to RFIs and support field coordination.
- Ensure compliance with ASHRAE IBC IECC and local Pennsylvania codes.
- Support QA/QC reviews to improve document quality and coordination.
- Assist with energy modeling and sustainable design strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is preferred however a non-degreed candidate with equivalent experience will be considered.
- 58 years of experience in HVAC design within buildings/vertical construction.
- FE certification preferred; PE license preferred or in progress.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and construction documentation.
- Proficiency in Revit AutoCAD and HVAC design tools (HAP Trace or similar).
- Knowledge of ASHRAE standards energy codes and building codes.
- Strong communication coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience with institutional healthcare higher education or commercial buildings projects.
- Familiarity with Design-Build and fast-track delivery.
- Experience with energy modeling sustainability and decarbonization.
- Knowledge of BIM workflows and Revit coordination environments.
- LEED accreditation is a plus.
Compensation Range:
$99431.03 - $113635.46STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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About Company
Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future.