Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description:

Mechanical Project Manager / Applications Engineer

HVAC Equipment Engineering | Colorado, Front Range Urban Corridor (Denver, Colorado Springs or Fort Collins)

Remote work with between 10% - 40% travel depending upon how the PM likes to work.

$75,000– circa $110,000 base per year DOE + bonus + alot of overtime available should the successful candidate choose to work additional hours.

****Candidates with background selecting and designing larger Air or Waterside Equipment are perfect for this role. Candidates with Grills, Registers, Diffusers, Louvers, Dampers will not have the right background****

Our client is a growing organization in Colorado seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for HVAC, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a high-performing team and work across HVAC equipment applications, project management, engineering support, and customer relationships. The client offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a challenging environment for professional growth.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and control sequences.
• Provide HVAC equipment selection, product review, comparison, and application support.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure deliverables are accurate and completed on schedule.
• Support pricing, pre-construction, project management, and equipment selection activities.
• Work closely with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Attend customer meetings and occasional jobsite visits.
• Collaborate with vendors on equipment applications and project design.
• Provide technical expertise and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience; consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems re Commercial OR Industrial experience, preferably including HVAC design experience.
• Understanding of heat transfer and psychrometrics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Energy modeling experience is a plus.
• PE license or EIT/FE certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for occasional field visits.

The Ideal Candidate

The client is looking for an engineer who takes pride in high-quality, detailed engineering work and has a genuine interest in energy efficiency and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will be technically curious, highly organized, customer-focused, and eager to develop innovative solutions and help advance the HVAC industry.

Candidates with more extensive experience who are seeking a final career move before retirement will also be considered, with salary negotiable depending on experience.