Careers at the Planet group

Principal HVAC & Plumbing Engineer

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Posted: 01/07/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 642382 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

A Senior Mechanical HVAC & Plumbing Engineer responsible for overseeing all phases of a technical project from conception and design to completion, while providing engineering guidance to other departments and training new engineering staff. The individual in this role is responsible for providing guidance and oversight to multiple teams working on numerous projects. 

Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required; Master's degree preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Minimum 15 years’ progressive engineering experience required
  • Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline(s) with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
  • Proficiency with MS Office software required
  • Understands QA/QC procedures and basic business practices as well as laws related to engineering
  • Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
  • Completely familiar with and advocates for the company’s standards for quality control and compliance
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of fundamentals in specialty areas
  • An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
  • Proven ability to lead a team

Pay: $140K - $160K
Competitive salary and benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and 401K 


At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

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