Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Cleveland, OH or Middleburg Heights, OH
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80K-$110K+ (flexible for 10+ years of experience)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in the Cleveland, OH area. This opportunity is with a growing engineering firm supporting a variety of projects ranging from moderate to complex scope.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer will support projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget requirements are met. This role involves developing process design basis, preparing cost estimates, and working closely with clients and internal teams.

Job Duties:

• Manage and execute mechanical engineering projects of varying complexity
• Develop process design basis and prepare cost estimates
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements
• Apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges
• Coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
• Interface with clients and support on-site project activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to think critically and resolve complex issues
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with engineering software such as AFT Fathom, Arrow, PV Elite, Caesar, and HVAC-related tools

Meet Your Recruiter

Mason Curtis
Senior Recruiter

Mason Curtis is an Energy, Infrastructure & Construction Specialist at Sterling Engineering with more than seven years of recruiting experience, including one year with Sterling. He focuses on connecting skilled candidates with opportunities across energy, infrastructure, and construction, helping clients build strong teams while supporting candidates through meaningful career moves.

Mason is committed to understanding each candidate's experience, goals, and potential, then advocating for opportunities where they can succeed long-term. His approach is rooted in persistence, communication, and a genuine desire to help people move forward in their careers.

That commitment is reflected in the feedback he receives from candidates. One candidate shared that Mason went above and beyond to help them earn an interview opportunity, even when they were up against individuals with more experience. Mason's advocacy helped open the door to a role where the candidate now feels valued, supported, and grateful to be part of a company they respect.

For Mason, recruiting is about more than filling positions. It is about creating opportunities that can have a lasting impact on people's lives, careers, and futures.

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