Senior MEP Engineer

Senior Lead Mechanical MEP Engineer – Baltimore Suburbs

$125K–$165K Base Salary + Excellent Benefits + Growth Opportunity

A highly respected MEP consulting engineering firm in the Baltimore suburbs is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical MEP Engineer to join their growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys managing complex building systems projects from concept through construction.

We are looking for a hands-on engineering leader with strong HVAC/mechanical design experience, project management ability, and the technical expertise to mentor junior staff while working directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design for commercial, institutional, and government building projects
• Participate in scope development, fee preparation, and pre-proposal meetings
• Prepare HVAC and mechanical infrastructure design solutions
• Perform field surveys, energy audits, life cycle cost analyses, and energy modeling
• Utilize Trane/Trace, Carrier/HAP, Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, and related engineering software
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration efforts
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
• Mentor and supervise junior engineering staff
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal disciplines

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field
• PE License required
• 10+ years of MEP/mechanical building systems design experience
• Strong HVAC and mechanical infrastructure background
• Experience with Revit/BIM and industry-standard load calculation software
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED AP certification
• Commissioning experience or certification
• Experience working on government or secure facility projects

This role offers a collaborative environment, strong project backlog, technical leadership opportunities, flexible scheduling, and long-term career growth with a stable and well-established consulting engineering firm.