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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kimmel and Associates

About the Company

The company is a leading provider of integrated facility solutions dedicated to making buildings more energy-efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective. Through innovative HVAC engineering, electrical upgrades, building automation systems, preventative maintenance, and energy optimization, the company helps commercial and institutional clients reduce operating costs while improving building performance and environmental impact.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and engineering of complex HVAC systems, boiler plants, and chiller plants for commercial and institutional facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving challenging engineering problems, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire project lifecycle—from conceptual design through construction.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in delivering innovative, energy-efficient mechanical systems while ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, boiler, and chiller plant systems for commercial and institutional projects.
  • Develop conceptual and detailed engineering solutions that meet client objectives for performance, efficiency, sustainability, and cost.
  • Prepare and review mechanical calculations, equipment selections, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, electrical engineers, and other design professionals throughout all project phases.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
  • Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality and accuracy.
  • Conduct field investigations, site visits, and provide engineering support during construction.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and project budgets.
  • Support clients by providing practical, innovative engineering solutions that improve building performance.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of HVAC/mechanical design experience with a consulting engineering firm or MEP contractor.
  • Extensive experience designing commercial and institutional HVAC systems.
  • Strong experience with boiler plants and chiller plant design.
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design software (such as Trane TRACE 700 or newer).
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for project and client site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
  • Passion for mentoring engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Candidates must be willing to move to Cleveland or Columbus OH area or currently live within 2 hours of Cleveland

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging commercial and institutional projects
  • Career advancement with a respected, growing industry leader
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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