Project Engineer — Commercial and Industrial HVAC

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is based in the Columbia, SC office and combines office and field work, including travel to customer and project sites. Compensation is not specified. National Mechanical Experts works on commercial and industrial HVAC design-build projects in South Carolina. This entry-level role supports projects from concept through installation and commissioning. The engineer assists with system design, estimating, customer solutions, and project coordination while developing technical, business, and project management skills alongside experienced leaders.

What you'll do

• Assist with heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, layouts, and schematics
• participate in site assessments
• help ensure designs meet codes and standards
• review scopes and drawings
• assist with quantity take-offs, pricing, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
• participate in customer meetings and site visits
• support project planning, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
• assist with installation issues, startup, testing, commissioning, and closeout.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

commercial hvac

industrial hvac

mechanical system design

estimating

project coordination

columbia sc

national mechanical experts

entry-level

recent graduates encouraged

autocad or revit

field and office work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 6% match
• flexible spending account
• medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% primary-employee premium coverage
• life and disability insurance
• vehicle allowance and gas card
• company cell phone
• holiday pay, flex days, and PTO
• career development.

Why this role

Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related discipline is required; travel to customer and project sites is required as needed.

About the employer

National Mechanical Experts Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.