Job Description

Job Description

Requirement Details:

Role: Project Engineer (HVAC)

Location: Walker Cisler Building, 660 Plaza Drive, Detroit, MI 48226 (Hybrid)

Duration: 2-year contract – Potential for full time conversion

Client: DTE Energy

Job Summary

The Project Engineer works independently and in support of Project Managers to design and implement HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) projects. This role is responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in value from tens of thousands of dollars up to less than $5M.

The Project Engineer leads project scoping, preliminary design, engineering schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments. The role includes close collaboration with Facilities leadership, Project Managers, and front-line teams to ensure alignment, approvals, and successful execution of engineering designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering interface to resolve HVAC design issues
• Lead the project scoping process, including preliminary design schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments
• Develop qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for assigned projects
• Authorize and submit preliminary project scope reviews, scope definitions, and estimates to Project Managers
• Monitor design schedules and engineering costs to ensure alignment with project goals
• Chair scope and design review meetings and provide regular updates to leadership
• Collaborate with Project Managers on bid package preparation, submission, and evaluation
• Design, engineer, and apply HVAC controls systems
• Support Facilities Operations with troubleshooting HVAC systems and control issues
• Maintain and update HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant project engineering experience, preferably focused on HVAC systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with BAS control system design and application
• Experience with BIM tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and/or Revit
• Experience with Niagara Tridium BAS
• PMI / PMP certification

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder communication skills
• Calm, professional demeanor under pressure
• Innovative mindset with the ability to challenge traditional approaches
• Broad technical understanding of building HVAC and control systems
• Advanced analytical, consulting, and influencing skills

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