HVAC Engineer / Building Systems Engineer

HVAC Engineer / Building Systems Engineer Job Summary

Pay: $50 to $53 per hr

Location: Virginia (multi-site fieldwork required, ~75% of time in the field)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage HVAC and plumbing systems in commercial buildings.
• Conduct quality control inspections of contractor work.
• Read and interpret blueprints, design documents, and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Manage projects, including multi-million-dollar HVAC programs ($2M+ annually).
• Enforce regulatory compliance (Virginia Building Code, OSHA, EPA, DEQ).
• Operate and oversee building automation systems (Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic, Delta).
• Provide leadership and training to staff, including managing contractors.

HVAC Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture or related area, or equivalent combination of education, training, and recent, relevant industry experience is required.
• Master HVAC License preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of professional engineering experience (7+ years preferred for ideal candidate).
• 7+ years managing HVAC systems in commercial buildings, including supervisory experience.
• Skilled in energy-efficient HVAC design and LEED standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable with climbing ladders/stairs, wearing PPE, and working in varied conditions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• 401K available after reaching hours worked requirement
• Direct Deposit Programs