Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer
$120,510 - $204,900 per year
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$120,510 - $204,900 per year
About the role
- Team leadership
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project engineers, supporting their growth and development.
- Lead engineering efforts across multiple ESPC projects while coordinating with cross-functional design and construction teams.
- Help balance workloads and identify resource needs to ensure successful project delivery.
- Project management
- Lead the engineering scope for complex energy savings and infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
- Coordinate with project managers to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
- Support project planning, proposal development, and engineering efforts during project pursuits.
- Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges while managing scope, schedule, and design changes.
- Engineering & design
- Lead the design of mechanical HVAC systems, equipment selections, piping systems, controls integration, and energy conservation measures.
- Perform and review engineering calculations, design documents, specifications, and construction drawings.
- Coordinate designs across multiple engineering disciplines and with external partners.
- Evaluate existing building systems and develop practical, cost-effective solutions that improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and design processes.
- Client partnership
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor and primary engineering contact for clients throughout project delivery.
- Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Present engineering solutions and recommendations to clients and project teams.
- Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals, technical presentations, and project pursuits.
- What we would like to see from you
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience, preferably supporting complex commercial building or energy infrastructure projects.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NCEES Multi-State License preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering efforts on complex, multi-discipline projects.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, energy conservation measures, and mechanical system design.
- Experience with Revit (5+ years preferred); familiarity with additional CAD/BIM platforms is a plus.
- Experience with energy modeling software such as IES VE, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Elite CHVAC, or similar tools preferred.
- Familiarity with software such as MATLAB, VBA, Python, InDesign, or similar engineering tools is a plus.
- Onsite construction experience is highly valued.
- LEED, WELL, or other sustainability accreditation is preferred.
- PeopleFirst benefits
- When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
- Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
- People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
- Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance"Building Good" paid community service time.
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
- See benefit plan documents for complete details.
- If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
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