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Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer (PE) Charlotte, NC | Up to $180'000+ ESOP Ownership Have you reached the stage in your career where you want greater project ownership, stronger client involvement, and a clear path toward leadership? We're partnering with a growing employee-owned engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex building systems projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, institutional, residential, and light industrial sectors. This is a highly visible role offering technical autonomy, direct client interaction, mentoring responsibilities, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a respected engineering practice.
What's In It For You:
  • Up to $180,000 compensation
  • Employee Ownership (ESOP) - share directly in the firm's success
  • Lead diverse HVAC and plumbing projects from concept through construction
  • Direct exposure to clients, owners, architects, and key stakeholders
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Clear progression into senior leadership and management
  • Work on a variety of technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
  • Collaborative culture with long-term stability and minimal bureaucracy
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead the design of HVAC and plumbing systems for a variety of building projects
  • Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, energy analysis, and system layouts
  • Design domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty piping systems
  • Coordinate closely with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, contractors, and owners
  • Prepare construction documents and support code compliance requirements
  • Support construction administration and resolve design issues during project delivery
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
  • Manage project schedules, priorities, and deliverables using Revit and AutoCADWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required 5+ years of experience designing building mechanical systems
  • Strong HVAC and plumbing design experience
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCADExperience with HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and system coordination
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
  • Strong communication, coordination, and client-facing skills
  • Consulting engineering experience preferred
If you're looking for a role that offers increased technical leadership, greater project influence, and the opportunity to build long-term wealth through employee ownership, let's have a confidential conversation. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.josh.urwin@embergrey.co.uk

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$180,000

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Location

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Industry

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