Overview

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

SSOE is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and coordination of HVAC and industrial utility systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities, including automotive, pharmaceutical, data centers, and advanced manufacturing projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout all project phases, from concept development through construction administration, while ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and quality expectations

Our Mechanical Engineer will employ advanced modeling techniques to develop, coordinate, and validate 3D HVAC systems layouts, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical components with multidiscipline coordination.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity,



sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Working closely with project managers, discipline leads, and client representatives, you will lead HVAC design reviews and rigorous quality gate checkpoints that support risk mitigation and compliance with safety protocols throughout all design phases. Your responsibilities span schematic design, detailed design development, construction documentation, project planning, staff coordination, project activities coordination, and construction administration, maintaining stringent change control processes and proactively identifying constructability issues in collaboration with contractors and vendors.

- Perform detailed heating and cooling load calculations and psychrometric analyses using recognized methodologies to size equipment accurately and optimize energy consumption, adhering to sustainable design principles and energy codes including ASHRAE 90.1.
- Develop and maintain detailed BIM models in Revit, producing HVAC layouts, ductwork, piping, and equipment placement and interfacing with MEP and structural disciplines to resolve clashes and coordination issues using clash detection tools.
- Collaborate directly with multi-disciplinary design teams, including electrical, plumbing, controls, process, industrial, fire protection and structural engineers,



to deliver integrated solutions that align with project schedules, budgets, and client requirements.
- Provide design input and technical support during all phases—from concept and schematic design, through design development and construction documents, to construction administration and startup phases.
- Lead or participate in internal design reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, ensuring design integrity, code compliance, and risk mitigation for HVAC systems across multi-location office teams and remote collaborators.
- Supervise, coordinate, and direct the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking his/her portion of the completed drawings.
- Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-office collaboration to uphold the firm’s culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Utilize industry-standard HVAC analysis software and spreadsheet calculation tools, supplementing BIM data for robustness in design validation
- Stay current with changes to relevant codes, standards, and emerging best practices in HVAC design, preparing engineers design packages accordingly.
- Support proposals, cost estimates, client presentations, and construction administration activities.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.
- 10+ years of experience in HVAC and industrial mechanical systems design.
- Professional Title and Cedula Professional are a mandatory requirement.
- Thorough knowledge of International Mechanical Code (IMC), NFPA standards for fire and life safety (e.g., NFPA 90A), National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements relate

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