Manager R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Our Growing Engineering Team
Sustainable Energy Services (SES), the engineering division of Huckestein Mechanical Services, is seeking an experienced Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) to help lead the development of HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and educational facilities.
This is not a traditional consulting engineering position.
We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems, spending time in the field, collaborating with project managers and foremen, and developing practical, constructible designs that can be successfully built.
If you enjoy renovation work, investigating existing buildings, and seeing your designs become reality, we'd like to talk with you.
About Us
Huckestein Mechanical Services is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in:
- HVAC Construction
- Plumbing Construction
- Design-Build Projects
- Plan & Specification Construction
- Building Controls
- Mechanical Service
- In-house Engineering through Sustainable Energy Services (SES)
Unlike many consulting firms, our engineering team works directly alongside our estimating, project management, fabrication, and construction teams. Every design is developed with constructability, cost, and long-term performance in mind.
Why Huckestein Mechanical?
At Huckestein Mechanical, engineering isn't separated from construction-it drives it.
Through Sustainable Energy Services, you'll work alongside estimators, project managers, field leaders, and skilled tradespeople to develop practical, buildable solutions that improve facilities throughout Western Pennsylvania.
You'll have the opportunity to see your designs built, solve challenging problems in the field, and help shape the future of a growing engineering division.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $120,000-$160,000+, depending on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance available
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance available
- Professional Development & Continuing Education
- PE License Renewal Support
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Position Overview
The Professional Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing complete mechanical and plumbing system designs for renovation and retrofit projects while providing technical leadership throughout construction.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable performing field investigations, developing engineering documents, coordinating with contractors, and supporting projects during construction.
Primary Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
- Design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, educational, and industrial facilities.
- Develop complete permit and construction documents.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
- Size HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, steam, chilled water, and refrigeration piping systems.
- Select mechanical and plumbing equipment.
- Develop equipment schedules and specifications.
- Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit (Revit preferred).
Field Investigation
- Visit project sites to evaluate existing systems.
- Verify field conditions.
- Develop as-built documentation.
- Identify deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
- Work closely with owners during facility assessments.
Design-Build Collaboration
- Work closely with estimating during conceptual budgeting.
- Support Project Managers during construction.
- Respond to RFIs.
- Review shop drawings and submittals.
- Assist with field coordination and problem solving.
- Participate in design-build planning meetings.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a technical resource for Project Managers and Estimators.
- Assist in developing engineering standards and best practices.
- Support commissioning and owner training when required.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers as the engineering department grows.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Pennsylvania (additional state registrations are a plus).
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 7 years of HVAC and plumbing design experience.
- Strong background in renovation and retrofit projects.
- Experience with Design-Build delivery.
- Working knowledge of Plan & Specification projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Experience with Revit preferred.
Strong knowledge of:
- ASHRAE
- IMC
- IPC
- NFPA
- IECC
Preferred Experience
- Educational facilities
- Healthcare
- Commercial office buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Central utility plants
- Boiler plants
- Chilled water systems
- VRF systems
- Building automation systems
- Energy conservation projects
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys solving difficult engineering problems.
- Likes working in existing buildings-not just designing new ones.
- Can communicate equally well with owners, architects, contractors, and field personnel.
- Understands that good engineering doesn't stop when the drawings are complete.
- Wants to help build one of the strongest in-house mechanical engineering teams in the region.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Salary Description
$120,000-$160,000+