Mechanical Engineer, PE - HVAC

Lee, Hill & Associates is hiring a licensed Mechanical Engineer, PE to lead HVAC design work for building projects in Roanoke, Virginia, supporting the full path from early design through construction administration. This onsite role is structured around serving as the mechanical authority on projects, providing senior technical oversight while guiding junior engineers and designers.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for designing HVAC systems, driving the mechanical scope from start to finish, and sealing drawings as the licensed professional. The position also includes coordinating across disciplines and supporting construction-phase activities such as submittal reviews and responses to RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems and prepare project specifications.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.
• Own the mechanical scope of projects from design through construction.
• Seal drawings and provide senior technical oversight for mechanical work.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, and plumbing teams.
• Support construction administration, including submittal reviews and responses to RFIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and help maintain strong technical standards.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical); Virginia licensure is required. Comity licensure support is available for candidates currently licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7–10 years of professional experience designing HVAC systems for buildings.
• Demonstrated ability to seal drawings and manage a project’s mechanical scope end-to-end.
• Experience with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IES VE, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of COMcheck and energy-code compliance documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary design team.
• Stable work history required, with no more than 2 jobs in the last 5 years.

Technologies

• Trane TRACE
• Carrier HAP
• IES VE
• COMcheck
• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP

Location & Onsite Details

• Arlington, VA (onsite)
• Roanoke, Virginia project work (design through construction administration)

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$130,000 base salary (yearly)
• Full relocation package for qualified candidates
• Full benefits package

Preferred Experience

• AutoCAD and Revit MEP
• K-12, higher education, civic, or institutional projects
• Integrating modern mechanical systems into existing or historic buildings
• LEED accreditation or experience with high-performance building design