[Remote] Mechanical Application Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CCA Professional Recruiting is hiring a Mechanical Application Engineer to support the design and development of offsite manufactured and modular building components for complex projects. The role requires a strong mechanical systems background, focusing on P&ID diagramming, HVAC systems, and related mechanical infrastructure, while ensuring compliance and performance standards are met.
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
Skills
- 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
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