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Job Description Job Description REMOTE POSITION, BUT CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE WITHIN 25-50 MILES OF THE POSTED LOCATION AND BE AVAILABLE FOR OCCASIONAL SITE VISITS IN NYC/NORTHERN NJ. Compensation is negotiated as a lump-sum fee for each assigned project or scope of work, based on the project scope, schedule, and responsibilities. This is not an hourly employee position. Project workload will vary, and no minimum number of projects or amount of work is guaranteed. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with strong freelance professionals who can become regular members of AEP's extended project team. Qualified contractors may be added to our team for future assignments and contacted as suitable projects become available. Work is primarily performed from home. Occasional site visits in Northern NJ and NYC are required AEP Engineering, LLC is a growing MEP engineering consulting firm seeking an experienced, highly reliable U.S.-based freelance Mechanical / HVAC Designerwithin practical driving distance of the New York City / Northern New Jersey metropolitan area to support commercial and residential building projects. This is a 1099 independent-contractor position only. We are looking for an established freelancer or independent professional with meaningful availability for ongoing project work. We will not consider candidates who are currently employed full-time elsewhere and are seeking side work or moonlighting opportunities. The right person will become a trusted recurring member of our extended project team and will be expected to take ownership of assigned work, meet commitments, and communicate proactively. ResponsibilitiesDevelop HVAC designs from architectural backgrounds, project criteria, and direction from AEPPerform heating and cooling load calculationsSelect and schedule HVAC equipmentDevelop ductwork layouts and sizingDevelop air distribution systemsDesign ventilation and outside-air systemsCoordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection disciplinesPrepare mechanical plans, schedules, details, notes, and specificationsAssist with equipment selections and technical product reviewIdentify coordination conflicts and missing information before they affect the projectIncorporate review comments and revisionsPerform self-QA/QC before submitting work for AEP reviewAssist with responses to contractor, architect, and client technical questions as required Project Leadership / Client CoordinationServe as the primary day-to-day technical and coordination lead for assigned projectsCommunicate directly with clients during design development and ask questions as neededObtain, track, and organize required client design information and project correspondenceParticipate in client and coordination meetingsManage client and internal deadlines for the Mechanical, Plumbing / Fire Protection, and Electrical / Fire Alarm disciplinesManage assigned projects with a high degree of autonomy, with AEP copied, reviewing the work, and participating when needed What We Are Looking For Technical ability is important, but reliability, communication, and ownership are equally important to us. We are specifically looking for someone who:Treats agreed project deadlines as firm commitmentsCommunicates immediately if an issue could affect scope, schedule, or qualityProactively identifies missing information, coordination issues, design concerns, and potential problemsAsks questions early rather than allowing uncertainty to become a last-minute issueTakes ownership of assigned work from start through completionIs receptive to feedback and willing to learn AEP's preferred design standards, procedures, and workflowsReviews their own work carefully before submitting itCommunicates clearly and professionallyIs reasonably available during normal U.S. business hours QualificationsProfessional experience designing HVAC systems for buildingsStrong AutoCAD/Revit skillsExperience producing permit and co