Senior Project Engineer - Energy and Water Conservation (Mechanical Engineering)

Steam Management, Inc. (SMI) is a premier EPC contractor delivering custom solutions in the built environment for commercial, institutional, municipal, and industrial facilities nationwide. Our services include Investment Grade Audits (IGA) and assessments, engineering and consulting, turnkey installation, project management, commissioning, and ongoing lifecycle support for complex, multi-discipline projects. Job Description The Senior Project Engineer collaborates closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams to identify, develop, design, and deliver energy and water conservation projects for our clients. This is a customer-facing role responsible for developing detailed energy and water conservation scopes of work across multiple vertical markets and geographic regions with quantified costs and energy savings. These scopes are presented as proposed projects and executed as turnkey installations. The role includes travel to perform site surveys and support project execution. Field duties involve a variety of testing and data capture methods, including electronic data collection, digital and infrared photography, ultrasound testing, LIDAR scanning, and detailed field documentation to support project development. The Senior Project Engineer also functions as a project manager, coordinating subcontractors, specifying equipment, overseeing installation activities, supporting commissioning, and providing on‑site support as needed. The role requires the ability to perform physical site walkdowns and access mechanical spaces, rooftops, basements, and industrial environments safely. A home office environment is required for proposal and report development, engineering design, data analysis, and project management activities. Responsibilities Adhere to SMI safety rules and ensure compliance Conduct site surveys/audits/walkdowns/LIDAR scanning in a safe and professional manner Develop energy conservation measures (ECMs), typically for performance contracts Model costs and savings for developed scopes of work Size and select required components and capital equipment CAD design (2D & 3D) and drawing development as required for engineering deliverables Maintain organized project folders Work with and understand operations department functions and stakeholders Interact with customer personnel to gain knowledge of scope and access to work areas Maintain written project updates to SMI sales, engineering, operations, and clients Uphold Steam Management’s Standards of Quality and Excellence Other related duties as assigned Travel as needed (approximately 50% average) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or related field 7+ years of relevant engineering, project engineering, or project delivery experience Experience with energy performance contracts (preferred), energy management, or utility rebate programs. Hands‑on testing, piping, or mechanical skills, including experience in steam systems Project management experience with subcontractor coordination and field execution Client‑facing experience in technical or consulting environments Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Project); high proficiency in Excel required Experience in process design (P&IDs, PFDs, heat and mass balance, equipment selection, energy calculations, etc.) preferred Experience in AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar Equipment surveying experience - steam traps, insulation, compressed air, LIDAR scanning Ability to work independently and remotely on projects Proven ability to drive tasks forward while awaiting necessary information Strong technical writing skills (proposals, assessment reports, engineered scopes of work) Professional demeanor and strong ability to collaborate effectively with all project stakeholders Differentiated capabilities that expand our firm’s expertise Enthusiasm about our work and vision, eagerness to have involvement in projects from business development through commissioning Willingness to train junior employees Salary and Benefits $100 – 120K annually plus bonus Highly competitive bonus packages (salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience) Company offered benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Leave 401k plan with employer matching contributions Ability to work remotely when not on site Laptop and cell phone provided Opportunity to travel nationwide Fun, high‑energy atmosphere with a focus on employee development Support for professional development, including frequent training opportunities and assistance in obtaining credentials such as CEM, CEA, PE, PMP, etc. Promotion of advancement opportunities for all employees Encouragement of industry engagement, including invitations to trade and industry‑affiliated conferences and expos Coverage of approved expenses, with travel stipends, mileage reimbursements, and corporate credit for business‑related expenses Promotion of work/life balance for all employees Steam Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer To learn more about Steam Management, Inc. go to our website Chase Bean, MBA, PE, PMP, CEM – Vice President of Engineering and Revenue #J-18808-Ljbffr Steam Management, Inc.