Job Title: HVAC Principal Engineer
AECOM is seeking an experienced and technically driven Principal HVAC Engineer to join our growing MEP practice. In this senior individual-contributor role you will serve as a recognized technical authority on HVAC systems across a portfolio of complex, multi-discipline projects — ranging from commercial and institutional buildings to critical infrastructure and industrial facilities.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Design
- Lead and independently execute the HVAC discipline component of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) packages, from concept through construction documents.
- Develop and apply advanced HVAC design methodologies — including load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping design, and energy modeling — ensuring accuracy and code compliance.
- Serve as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming that the technical approach satisfies the client's scope of services and expectations.
- Prepare and review complex technical specification sections for HVAC systems, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with applicable standards.
- Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates for HVAC scopes of work.
- Identify and introduce new design processes and tools that improve efficiency and work quality across the discipline.
Quality Assurance & Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Perform quality control reviews of HVAC design calculations, drawings, and specifications produced by the project team.
- Participate in and lead interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables, resolving conflicts between HVAC, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Engage with cross-discipline technical teams to confirm project approach and review deliverables, ensuring integrated and buildable solutions.
- Analyze complex design issues, recommend solutions, and define new procedures where standard methodologies fall short.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate with clients to discuss scope of work, gather technical information, and address comments on draft deliverables.
- Leverage client credibility gained from delivering high-quality technical services to expand work assignments and support business development.
- Convey complex or sensitive technical information clearly and persuasively to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Assist with technical proposals and support the pursuit of new projects and funding opportunities.
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide structured guidance, mentoring, and technical training to junior and intermediate engineers, developing team capabilities.
- Share technical expertise through internal communications, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Contribute as an in-house expert on HVAC technologies, systems, and evolving industry practices.
- Actively pursue continuous learning of technical advances, industry trends, energy codes, and competitive positioning.