Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer (PE)

Charlotte, NC | Up to $180'000+ ESOP Ownership

Have you reached the stage in your career where you want greater project ownership, stronger client involvement, and a clear path toward leadership?

We're partnering with a growing employee-owned engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex building systems projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, institutional, residential, and light industrial sectors.

This is a highly visible role offering technical autonomy, direct client interaction, mentoring responsibilities, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a respected engineering practice.

What's In It For You

• Up to $180,000 compensation
• Employee Ownership (ESOP) - share directly in the firm's success
• Lead diverse HVAC and plumbing projects from concept through construction
• Direct exposure to clients, owners, architects, and key stakeholders
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Clear progression into senior leadership and management
• Work on a variety of technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
• Collaborative culture with long-term stability and minimal bureaucracy

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design of HVAC and plumbing systems for a variety of building projects
• Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, energy analysis, and system layouts
• Design domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty piping systems
• Coordinate closely with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, contractors, and owners
• Prepare construction documents and support code compliance requirements
• Support construction administration and resolve design issues during project delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Manage project schedules, priorities, and deliverables using Revit and AutoCAD

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 5+ years of experience designing building mechanical systems
• Strong HVAC and plumbing design experience
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD
• Experience with HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and system coordination
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Strong communication, coordination, and client-facing skills
• Consulting engineering experience preferred

If you're looking for a role that offers increased technical leadership, greater project influence, and the opportunity to build long-term wealth through employee ownership, let's have a confidential conversation.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.