Description The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and project execution for mechanical systems serving manufacturing and industrial facilities within the Aerospace & Industrial market. This role leads mechanical design efforts from concept through construction, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet client, regulatory, and operational requirements. The Senior Mechanical Engineer works closely with project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and construction partners to ensure designs are safe, technically sound, constructible, and aligned with project goals.
Other projects may include municipal, power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, and military facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project technical team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, and/or client needs.
- Lead the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual design phase through completion of construction in coordination with project management and other disciplines.
- Design, mentor, and oversee engineering for systems including HVAC, industrial ventilation, plumbing, energy distribution (e.g. condenser water, chilled water, hot water, steam, compressed air), industrial / oily waste, and process fluid distribution for manufacturing and industrial facilities.
- Apply expert knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, codes, standards, and best practices to complex and technically demanding projects.
- Develop practical and innovative design solutions to address unique project constraints and operational requirements.
- Prepare mechanical equipment specifications, packaged equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations.
- Review vendor submittals and drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project requirements.
- Coordinate technical interfaces between vendors, clients, construction teams, and internal engineering disciplines.
- Support development of project scope, schedules, staffing plans, and cost estimates.
- Assist with construction planning, constructability reviews, and resolution of field-related design issues.
- Support change management through technical evaluations, documentation, and coordination with project teams.
- Participate in field inspections, testing, measurements, and system commissioning activities as required.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of mechanical drawings, calculations, and project documentation.
- Ensure adherence to company QA/QC processes, design standards, and engineering procedures.
- Coordinate closely with other disciplines to maintain design integration and technical consistency.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Support proposal development, including preparation of cost estimates, technical narratives, and qualification statements.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify opportunities to support continued client engagement.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less-experienced engineers and designers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical engineering practices, tools, and standards.
- Comply with all company, client, and site safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and client standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
Preferred:
- Manufacturing and Industrial project experience preferred.
- Experience with Design-Build and/or EPC projects strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes and standards (ICC, ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, PIP, NACE, DoD UFC).
- Expert knowledge in performing building system modelling (e.g. Trane Trace, Trace 3D, Carrier HAP) for load calculations, life cycle cost analysis, and energy compliance analysis.
- Strong knowledge in psychrometric analysis
- Strong knowledge of mechanical system modelling platforms (e.g. AFT Fathom / Arrow, Bently AutoPIPE)
- Strong knowledge of BIM modeling in Autodesk Revit.
- Experience with leading mechanical and plumbing design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Mechanical Engineering
Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 260290
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS
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