Mechanical EIT/Designer (HVAC)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; preference is given to local candidates. The role includes visits to project sites for existing-condition verification, construction-progress monitoring, and field observation reports.

Expected annual compensation: $68,124–$104,640.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned engineering and design firm delivering building engineering services and infrastructure for commercial, institutional, technology, healthcare, education, science, and civic projects.

What you will do

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for building projects from feasibility studies and conceptual design through construction administration, commissioning, and close-out.
• Develop design packages including design calculations, code summaries, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare sections, elevations, flow diagrams, control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation for mechanical systems.
• Select and evaluate mechanical equipment using fan and pump curves, psychrometric calculations, manufacturer data, and equipment-selection software.
• Develop HVAC building loads and support energy modeling, life-cycle cost analyses, and evaluation of building energy-model inputs and outputs.
• Visit project sites to verify existing conditions, monitor construction, and prepare field observation reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of A/E consulting experience or relevant internship/co-op experience; 3 years is preferred.
• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles, building codes, construction practices, and HVAC and plumbing controls.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and equipment-selection software.
• Ability to work in the Boston, United States area and visit project sites.

Nice to have

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or an expectation of obtaining EIT certification; candidates without EIT certification may be titled Mechanical Designer.
• Experience with IES VE energy modeling software.
• Knowledge of sustainable building design and certifications such as LEED AP or WELL AP.
• Experience with healthcare, education, science and technology, or civic/government projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, trust, and respect.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program benefits.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and employee referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee network groups supporting belonging and participation.