Senior Mechanical Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Founded in 1892, Osborn is one of the oldest and most respected engineering firms in the country. We are Client Inspired and Engineering Driven resulting in professionals inspired by the challenge of problem‑solving in complex systems that require sophisticated, practical, and innovative engineering solutions. Osborn is a multi‑discipline team of engineers and designers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/life safety, technology, structural, civil, transportation and commissioning. As an employee‑owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to ensuring that Projects are completed with a sense of pride and Clients' expectations are exceeded.

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10-20 years of experiences for our Columbus, OH office location who will report to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering. Project team and client management experience in a consulting engineering environment working with private and public sector clients is preferred.

Position Responsibilities

• Project and Client management.
• Preparation of proposals and administering project contracts, including Add Service Agreements.
• Understand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
• Supervise staff or self‑perform the following: Understand the proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents and deliver appropriate documentation. Advanced heating and cooling load calculations with Trace or HAP. Develop air and water flows calculations. Sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas. Equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases. Specifications to reflect the project requirements. Modify sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW and HW systems. Coordinate with other disciplines for all HVAC details. Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application. Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details. Respond to RFI's for the project and accurately review submittals. Perform field verification and take‑offs of existing systems for renovation projects. Understand both constant and variable flow systems, and properly apply equipment. Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for application. Use the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC system. Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn's QA/QC process. Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
• Conducting business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing or assisting with presentations.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 10 - 20 years of Mechanical Design Experience in Consulting Engineering.
• Excellent Organizational and Communication skills.
• Proactive and Collaborative team member.
• Ability to work and manage several project teams concurrently.
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred.
• PE License preferred.

Additional Info: We can offer you a challenging career with one of the Nation's most respected and diverse Engineering Firms. Attractive profit sharing and stock ownership programs supplement our competitive salary and benefits package. All job offers will be contingent on passing a background check. Drug testing may be required for certain clients. Osborn will only be contacting qualified applicants.

Salary Range: $128,000 - $126,000

Posted salary ranges reflect market‑based averages for the role. Final compensation will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.

We believe that consulting in the built environment centers around challenging ourselves with every project. We have an open door policy to drive creativity in our designs and thought methodology.

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