Senior HVAC Project Engineer – Facilities & Building Systems

Senior HVAC / BAS Project Engineer – Facilities & Building Systems

Location: Detroit, MI
Local Requirement: Must be based in the Detroit area
Pay Rate: $75.52/hr
Contract: Long-term contract (extension or direct hire potential)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior HVAC / Building Automation Project Engineer to support a large facilities and building systems portfolio.

This role focuses on HVAC design, building automation systems (BAS), and capital project execution across commercial and industrial facilities. You will lead engineering efforts from scoping through implementation, working closely with facilities operations and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead HVAC system design, upgrades, and implementation across facilities
Support and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Niagara Tridium environments
Develop project scope, preliminary designs, engineering schedules, and cost estimates
Serve as the technical lead for resolving HVAC and controls-related design challenges
Conduct risk assessments and ensure engineering quality across projects
Lead scoping meetings and design reviews with stakeholders and leadership
Monitor engineering costs and schedules to ensure successful project delivery
Partner with Project Managers on bid packages and contractor selection
Support Facilities Operations with system troubleshooting and optimization
Contribute to HVAC and BAS engineering standards and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience in:
- HVAC systems engineering
- Building systems / facilities engineering
- OR building automation / controls environments
Strong experience with HVAC design and building systems projects
Must be local to the Detroit area and able to work on-site

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls design
Hands-on experience with Niagara Tridium
Experience with BIM tools (Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
PMP certification or project leadership experience

Why This Role

Lead HVAC and BAS projects across a large facilities portfolio
High-visibility role influencing building system performance and standards
Long-term contract stability with strong extension or conversion potential
Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact facilities projects

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