Mechanical Application Engineer

CCA Professional Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Application Engineer to support the design and development of offsite manufactured and modular building components for complex projects. This hands-on engineering role involves designing mechanical systems, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical system designs for offsite manufacturing products and systems across multiple complex projects
• Create and interpret P&ID diagrams for piping, instrumentation, HVAC, chiller, and heating systems
• Design and support hydronic piping systems, especially those tied to HVAC, chilled water, and heating applications
• Collaborate with design, mechanical, electrical, structural, and construction teams to ensure integrated project execution
• Create detailed engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical models or simulations
• Participate in client-facing and internal coordination discussions to solve design challenges, reduce risk, and finalize project solutions
• Make sound engineering decisions in the review and approval of drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Review vendor drawings and confirm alignment with engineering requirements
• Evaluate materials and construction methods for performance, constructability, and cost efficiency
• Partner with manufacturing teams to support designs that improve production, transportation, assembly, and field installation
• Conduct shop and field visits to verify constructability and support operational success
• Stay current on evolving engineering methods and innovations related to offsite and modular construction
• Contribute to research and development efforts tied to new product development and continuous improvement
• Prepare technical studies, specifications, cost estimates, and proposal evaluations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 4+ years of engineering analysis and design experience within mechanical building systems, HVAC, hydronic piping, chiller systems, heating systems, or related infrastructure
• Required experience with P&ID diagramming, including piping and instrumentation design for mechanical systems
• Required experience with hydronic piping systems, preferably within HVAC, chilled water, heating, or central plant environments
• Background working for an HVAC mechanical contractor, or as a Facility Engineer within a university, hospital, healthcare system, or similar large-campus environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams and interact effectively with clients
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Familiarity with applicable building and engineering codes such as ASCE, AISC, and IBC
• Ability to produce and manage engineering drawings independently and in coordination with broader design teams
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project demands at once
• Sound judgment in engineering decisions and project execution
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Experience with engineering and design tools such as SAP2000, STAAD, Revit, Inventor, TEKLA, AutoCAD, or similar platforms
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and intermediate Excel capability
• Experience with chillers, heating systems, mechanical rooms, central utility plants, or complex facility mechanical systems strongly preferred
• PE license preferred