Senior HVAC Project Engineer ? Facilities & Building Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Senior HVAC / BAS Project Engineer – Facilities & Building Systems

Location: Detroit, MI (On-site – Walker Cisler Building)
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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Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.