Client: PDC Engineering
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Mechanical Designer
Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
Starting Pay: $100,000/year
Overview:
HVAC Systems Designer / Mechanical Engineering Consultant
Location: Hybrid | Multidisciplinary Design Firm
We’re on the lookout for a mechanical design professional who brings hands-on experience with heating, cooling, ventilation, and building automation systems across diverse industries—think higher ed, healthcare, tech, government, and commercial real estate. You’ll join a collaborative team delivering smart building solutions, from conceptual planning through construction and commissioning.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients on building systems projects from start to finish
Develop layouts, specs, and equipment selections for HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, air handlers, ductwork, piping, and controls
Analyze existing systems and sites to inform design strategies and retrofits
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to support project planning
Create system documentation including technical reports, energy models, construction drawings, and code-compliant calculations
Assist in preparing permit packages and coordinating with other trades
Provide input on commissioning, energy performance, and lifecycle cost considerations
Conduct site visits to validate field conditions and support construction progress
Stay responsive and organized across multiple active projects and deadlines
Your Toolkit Includes:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
E.I.T. accepted; P.E. license preferred and valued
5+ years of HVAC or mechanical building systems experience in consulting or design roles
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; experience with energy modeling software a plus
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently within a cross-functional team environment
Bonus Points If You’ve:
Contributed to sustainable design initiatives or energy efficiency programs
Managed or supported the preparation of detailed project specifications
Navigated the unique building system needs of labs, hospitals, or telecom facilities
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
***For consideration for this opportunity, please email your resume to info@uspro.net and include in your message the job title AND five-digit number that follows the job title***
Equal Opportunity Statement
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.
