Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering & Project Leadership

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• Lead HVAC and plumbing design activities from concept development through construction documentation and administration.
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• Perform and oversee HVAC load calculations, mechanical system selections, engineering analysis, and basis-of-design development.
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• Develop project work plans, schedules, and technical deliverables to support successful project execution.
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• Prepare, review, and coordinate mechanical and plumbing construction documents using Revit.
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• Support construction activities through submittal reviews, RFI responses, and design clarifications.
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• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and life-safety requirements.
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Multidisciplinary Coordination & Client Engagement

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• Coordinate mechanical and plumbing systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
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• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical solutions to clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
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• Represent the mechanical engineering discipline in client meetings and presentations.
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• Partner with project managers to resolve technical challenges and maintain project quality and delivery schedules.
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Technical Leadership & Mentorship

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• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of mechanical and plumbing design deliverables.
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• Mentor mechanical engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
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• Help establish and maintain mechanical and plumbing design standards.
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• Serve as a senior technical resource for project teams.
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• Collaborate with mechanical engineering leadership on technical quality, design consistency, and continuous improvement.
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Required Qualifications

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• 8–15 years of mechanical engineering and design experience , preferably within an architecture/engineering or multidisciplinary design firm.
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• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license — required.
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• Strong hands-on experience in HVAC and plumbing design .
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• Proficiency in Revit — required.
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• Experience delivering building projects from initial design through construction documentation and construction administration.
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• Experience with Trane TRACE or comparable HVAC load calculation software.
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• Background in commercial, multifamily, civic/government, or other complex building projects.
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• Strong understanding of applicable building codes, engineering standards, and life-safety requirements.
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• Proven multidisciplinary coordination and technical problem-solving skills.
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• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client communication abilities.
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• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and designers.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience leading mechanical engineering projects or serving as a senior mechanical discipline lead.
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• Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary building projects.
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• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
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• Expertise across both HVAC and plumbing disciplines.
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• A track record of career progression and long-term professional tenure.
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• Interest in expanding technical expertise and progressing into broader engineering leadership responsibilities.
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