Heating And Air Conditioning Engineer
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Company Description
Legacy Designs, Inc. of Rockford is a small consulting MEP/FP engineering firm delivering projects across 49 states. The firm provides engineering services for a wide range of building types, including educational life safety, hospitality (branded hotel and extended-stay prototypes such as Days Inn, Marriott, and Country Inn and Suites), multifamily, retail, medical, religious, and industrial facilities. Legacy Designs focuses on practical, code-compliant solutions tailored to each client's needs. Team members work on diverse projects that offer exposure to multiple building systems, project types, and industry standards.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Heating and Air Conditioning Engineer role based in Rockford, IL. The engineer will design HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, and residential projects, including load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping layouts, and preparation of construction documents. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing drawings in CAD software, coordinating with other disciplines, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, and supporting project managers from concept through construction. The role also involves reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and providing occasional field support for system start-up, troubleshooting, and existing system assessments. The engineer will collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors to deliver efficient, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong HVAC Engineering and general HVAC knowledge, including system types, load calculations, and code requirements.
- Candidates should possess practical HVAC Design skills, including equipment selection, duct and piping layout, and preparation of mechanical construction documents.
- Candidates should possess Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills for creating and modifying mechanical plans and details.
- Candidates should possess Maintenance & Repair awareness, including understanding common mechanical issues, system diagnostics, and serviceability considerations in design.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with commercial and multifamily building projects; familiarity with hospitality or educational facilities is beneficial.
- Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, energy codes, and industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, IMC, IECC).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a small-team environment and manage multiple projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure is a plus.