Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer with 12+ years of experience in facilities and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven project management skills, ensuring high-quality mechanical and plumbing system designs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations. This role involves overseeing engineering teams, coordinating across multiple disciplines, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver mechanical engineering projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and reporting
• Lead design and review of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems for facilities and infrastructure projects
• Conduct field investigations, energy modeling, and code compliance reviews
• Provide quality control for design documents, drawings, and specifications used for bidding and construction
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, assigning tasks and reviewing deliverables
• Coordinate designs with client specifications and local, state, and federal code requirements
• Support construction by troubleshooting field issues and collaborating with contractors, architects, and owners
• Develop and maintain project management plans, budgets, schedules, and quality plans
• Oversee proposals, pricing, and extra work order requests in support of business development efforts
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, managing internal staff, subconsultants, and external partners
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts
• Ensure proactive problem solving, ownership of results, and continuous performance improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 12+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with demonstrated project leadership
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or EIT with ability to obtain PE within 612 months
• Strong background in HVAC and plumbing system design and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and load simulation programs (IESVE and Carrier HAP preferred)
• Thorough understanding of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning certifications (CxA, BCxP)
• PMP or CAPM certification
• Experience with various project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3)
• Prior experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working with local, state, or federal clients
• Industrial systems or fire protection design experience

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork and site visits
• May require work in varying outdoor conditions and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Travel may be required depending on project needs