Senior HVAC and Building Services Engineer

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants

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US.PA.Exton.Office Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking a Senior HVAC and Building Services Engineer to join our team in Exton, PA. Our office in Exton, PA is responsible for managing design projects including mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, and process disciplines within biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical and high-tech industrial facilities. We are a team of multi-discipline engineers and designers who work together in collaboration on new projects and upgrades to existing facilities. There has never been a better time to join our team.  

Your role

  • Delegate and direct work to Junior Engineers, Designers, CAD Technicians and interns.
  • Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Participate in owner meetings for project kick-off and review presentations and lead discipline related discussions.
  • Conduct field surveys of existing conditions and on-site construction progress punch list reviews.
  • Work independently solving complex problems.
  • Responsible for the compilation of data and the preparation of reports.
  • Coordinates operation within project team to ensure schedule is met, workforce needs are tracked and conveyed, and consistency with policies and procedures is upheld.
  • Prepare concept study presentations and written basis of design documents.
  • HVAC system design including:
    • Building heating and cooling loads.
    • Airflow diagrams.
    • Room-to-room pressurization plans.
    • Hydronic flow diagrams and riser diagrams.
    • Static pressure and pump head calculations.
    • Chillers, boilers, heat exchangers and associated central plant equipment selections.
    • Air handlers, exhaust fans, air valves and diffusers selections.
    • Specifications, sequence of operation, and controls points lists.
    • Shop drawing reviews and requests for information responses.
    • LEED documentation (a plus).
  • Plumbing System design (A Plus).
  • Fire Protection System design (A Plus).
  • Complete Quality Management Training and comply with the program upholding a commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of work.

About you 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Ten years’ experience as an HVAC Engineer working on pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and/or highly technical industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of Codes, Standards and industry norms.
  • Computer skills required: Carrier HAP or Trane Trace, Excel, Word.
  • Computer skills a plus: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks.
  • Located within an hour commute of Exton, PA office.

Rewards & benefits 

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.  

About AtkinsRéalis 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. 

Find out more.  

Additional information 

Expected compensation range is between $99,500- $165,800 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. 

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability 

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

About this role

Summary

Designs HVAC, plumbing, fire protection systems; manages projects; leads team; ensures code compliance; collaborates with clients.

Job title

Senior HVAC and Building Services Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

engineering services

Location requirements

located within an hour of Exton, PA, remote work allowed

Salary

Expected compensation range is between $99,500- $165,800 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed professional engineermechanical engineeringHVAC designcodes standards industry normsCarrier HAP or Trane TraceExcelWord

Preferred skills

AutoCADRevitBluebeamNavisworksLEED

Specializations

HVACbuilding servicesmechanical designindustrial projects
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote