Project Engineer – HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Project Engineer – HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS)

$87.91/Hour | Long-Term Contract | Possible Extension or Direct Hire
Hybrid Role – Detroit, MI

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support large-scale HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) projects within a complex facilities environment. This is a long-term hybrid contract opportunity based in Detroit with strong potential for extension or direct hire. Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are available.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will work independently and alongside Project Managers to design, coordinate, and implement HVAC-related capital projects ranging from smaller facility upgrades to initiatives valued up to $5M. This role is heavily involved in engineering design, project scoping, scheduling, cost estimating, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination across multiple concurrent projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical HVAC engineering expertise combined with project execution experience in commercial or industrial facilities environments.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary engineering interface for resolving HVAC and BAS design issues
Develop project scopes, preliminary engineering schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments
Lead scope definition meetings and provide ongoing updates related to engineering design, budgets, schedules, and project status
Coordinate with Facilities leadership, operations teams, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution
Support bid package development and contractor evaluation processes
Monitor engineering costs and ensure projects remain on schedule
Provide troubleshooting support for HVAC systems and BAS controls across existing facilities assets
Support updates and enhancements to HVAC and BAS standards
Work across multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of relevant engineering experience
Strong understanding of commercial/industrial HVAC systems and controls
Proven experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills

Preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Experience with BAS controls design and application
Experience with Niagara Tridium BAS systems
Working knowledge of BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and/or Revit
PMI/PMP Certification

Additional Skills & Experience

Strong analytical and project management capabilities
Ability to lead meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams
Comfortable working within evolving priorities and fast-moving project environments
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across technical and operational teams
Experience applying continuous improvement and project planning methodologies

Compensation & Benefits

$87.91/hour
Long-term contract opportunity
Potential for extension or direct hire
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance available

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level HVAC Project Engineer seeking long-term stability, impactful facility modernization work, and exposure to complex engineering initiatives within a high-visibility environment.

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