Senior Mechanical Engineer | Ann Arbor, MI
100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This opportunity is structured with both a Technical Path and a Project Management Path for candidates who will support moderate to complex projects and help deliver larger, high-complexity mechanical system projects with limited support from senior staff.
In this role, you will contribute to project execution, engineering analysis, design, implementation oversight, mentoring, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration for work in the vertical building industry. You will join a team serving industrial and manufacturing clients with broader MEP exposure, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.
At a Glance
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Discipline: Mechanical
Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 20%
Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
Technical Path
- Lead design efforts for the analysis and design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for moderate to complex projects.
- Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in line with code requirements and IMEG standards.
- Perform site assessments and generate technical analyses and reports.
- Partner with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build strong working relationships.
- Review system designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence, and apply quality control processes to support standards compliance.
- Provide technical training and mentoring, and assist with resolving field issues with limited support from senior staff.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
- Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and identify potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and participate in project interviews and presentations.
Project Management Path
- Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
- Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines, and serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
- Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.
- Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements, and ensure milestone deliverables, quality control processes, and construction technical support stay on track.
- Coordinate scheduling with design staff through all phases of design and construction, and schedule and lead progress meetings with documentation.
- Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
- Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, and manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals.
- Train, mentor, and motivate staff, and build, maintain, and develop client relationships.
What You'll Bring
Technical Path
Required for this track
- Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
- Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
- Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills
Project Management Path
Required for this track
- Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
- Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline
- Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
- Strong training and mentoring skills
Required for Both Tracks
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required
- 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
- Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
About the Team
- Process- and manufacturing-oriented industrial team with strong mechanical, electrical, process engineering, and automation/controls involvement.
- Portfolio includes recurring automotive R&D, chemical process, and manufacturing support work.
- Team experience also includes select civil and municipal utility work, reflecting strength in technical industrial environments and production-support infrastructure.
- Recent work includes Rockford International Airport / Terminal Remoel / Phase 2 - Departures, Transportation; 3M/Misc 2017, Industrial; and Bee Branch / Stormwater Pumping Station, Government (City/County/State).
Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
- Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
- Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today and bring your experience to a role where technical leadership, project delivery, and employee ownership come together to create positive outcomes for clients and communities.