Principal Mechanical Engineer
Metric Geo
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Austin/Philadelphia/NYC
About the Role
Performs engineering and technical design activities for assigned projects, ensuring work meets company standards, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. Develops low- to moderate-complexity engineering solutions, coordinates with senior engineers and other disciplines, and provides technical direction to junior staff and designers.
Responsibilities
- Develop engineering designs, studies, analyses, and technical documents.
- Follow company technical policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Coordinate designs with Project Managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
- Delegate and review work performed by junior engineers, designers, and CAD staff.
- Assist with project budgets, schedules, proposals, presentations, and performance evaluations.
- Review shop drawings and record changes; perform construction inspections.
- Use engineering and design software to produce project deliverables.
- Support technical training and professional/client relationships.
- Deliver assigned work on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum 10 years of related engineering/consulting experience.
- Experience leading design projects and overseeing engineering/design tasks.
$130.7k - $261.3k
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