Lead Design Engineer — HVAC and Plumbing

Job overview

The Lead Design Engineer — HVAC and Plumbing role is hybrid in Pasco, WA, with work associated with the Tri-Cities office in Kennewick, WA. Compensation is $114,000–$140,000 per year. MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions designs, delivers, and services HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems for commercial buildings. The engineer leads project design and engineering from concept through completion, serving as project manager and lead designer. The role delivers coordinated, constructible designs while managing scope, schedule, and engineering budgets and coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.

What you'll do

• Develop coordinated HVAC and plumbing designs
• manage project scope, schedule, and engineering budgets
• perform engineering calculations, select equipment, and develop layouts
• coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, and design partners
• communicate project information
• and mentor less experienced engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead design engineer

hybrid

pasco wa

tri-cities

macdonald-miller facility solutions

hvac design

plumbing design

mechanical engineering

project management

$114k–$140k

commercial buildings

7+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• short- and long-term disability
• employee and dependent life insurance
• wellness program
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering. The role reports to an Associate Principal Engineer and supports a diverse project portfolio.

About the employer

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.