Title:  Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Looking to join one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the United States? Join our team! Ahern has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer to design and engineer commercial and industrial building mechanical systems throughout Wisconsin. The position is available at any of our Wisconsin locations, including: Madison, Menomonie, Appleton, Fond du Lac or Milwaukee. We consistently rank as one of the top specialty contractors in Wisconsin, are in the top 15% of specialty contractors across the US and have received several regional workplace excellence awards over the years for our outstanding commitment to our employees. Building our first-class reputation didn't happen by chance. It has developed since our inception in 1880 through our commitment to top-notch business practices, continuous improvement, and dedication to our number one asset: our employees. You owe it to yourself to find out what Ahern has to offer!

How you will contribute: 

As a Senior Engineer, you will prepare detailed designs for HVAC, steam, and industrial process piping projects. You will perform HVAC and piping system load calculation, equipment selection, ductwork and pipe sizing, control sequence creation, and specification development. You will also provide information to our estimating team relative to bid packages and provide engineering input into the operation plans for system commissioning and start-up. You will play a lead role in customer interactions and site visits to understand building usage and internal processes, enabling you to create systems which meet the needs of each facility. On projects you design, you will create all documents for submission and permitting, and interact with field teams to ensure your designs are installed and commissioned successfully. As a Senior HVAC Engineer, you will work with chilled water cooling, DX cooling, hot water heating, low and high pressure steam, condenser water, commercial & industrial ventilation, and exhaust systems. Exercise your ability to multi-task as you manage a workload of typically 3 concurrent projects and occasionally provide assistance to Ahern’s multiple regional offices.

What you need to qualify:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, combined with 4+ years of experience in HVAC systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment. A Wisconsin professional engineer’s license and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and load calculation software are preferred. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the mechanical codes and industry standards.

What's in it for you?

Ahern has a commitment to excellence that extends beyond our outstanding customer satisfaction ratings and numerous safety awards. The Company extends this commitment by passing a significant amount of profits back to employees through bonus programs, and generous 401K match. Ahern has a health benefits package that ranks in the top 20% of all plans nationally. Ahern also has a wellness program that was designed to keep employees and their families happy and healthy. Significant investment in employee training programs, advancement opportunities, educational assistance, and flexible/remote work schedules have helped Ahern stand out above others in the industry. Experience for yourself why Ahern has been voted the Best Place to Work!

Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled individuals to apply.