Mechanical Engineering Senior

Overview MW Talent is partnering with a well-established, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Atlanta, Georgia office. This is a full-time role for a senior mechanical engineer who wants to stay hands-on technically while also taking on project leadership, mentoring, client relationship management, and business development.

The expected balance is approximately 60% to 70% technical engineering and project delivery, 15% to 20% mentoring and team leadership, and 10% to 15% business development, proposal support, networking, and client relationship management. This role offers the opportunity to help build and grow the Atlanta mechanical practice while remaining actively involved in technical engineering and project delivery.

The Atlanta office follows a 4-day in-office schedule, with work from home on Wednesdays.

The office also offers an alternate schedule of four 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and a half day on Friday.

Relocation Candidates should have an established presence in the Atlanta market. Relocation assistance is generally not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design of HVAC systems and coordinate plumbing system design.

Oversee project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Help grow existing client relationships and support repeat business.

Prepare and review technical drawings, ductwork plans, piping plans, sections, isometric drawings, and bills of materials.

Perform HVAC calculations and analysis using industry software.

Review work for code compliance, quality, accuracy, and client standards.

Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

Contribute to office growth, department goals, team culture, and morale.

Travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and project work.

Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

10+ years of mechanical engineering experience.

Progressive mechanical engineering experience within an AEC consulting engineering environment required.

Experience designing mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, government, industrial, or similar building projects.

Strong HVAC system design experience with the ability to coordinate plumbing design within multidisciplinary projects.

Experience coordinating with architects, structural, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines.

Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Experience with load calculation software.

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Strong knowledge of mechanical, energy, and plumbing codes.

Ability to lead interdisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Experience Experience in the local Atlanta AEC consulting market.

Experience helping grow a department, team, or client base.

Experience working with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and familiarity with the Atlanta permitting and code review process.

Active local industry involvement.

Project management experience or certifications.

Legal and Sponsorship This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits The firm offers a competitive base salary, discretionary annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. Bonus eligibility is based on company, office, and individual performance, with a strong history of rewarding employees when the firm performs well.

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