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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Andvaris Inc

Mechanical Engineering & Project Leadership

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

Multidisciplinary Coordination & Client Engagement

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

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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