Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fuel & Fluid Systems

Argus Companies•Overland Park, KS

10d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Argus Consulting is seeking a senior, hands-on mechanical engineering leader to provide technical leadership for its Northeast region from the company headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. The role is responsible for the technical direction, quality, execution, and development of regional mechanical engineering work and the engineering team. The engineer will remain engaged in engineering while leading complex fuel and fluid-system work involving pumps, piping, hydraulics, storage, filtration, fire protection systems, and related infrastructure. Most supported work is in aviation, including commercial airports, airlines, fuel storage and distribution facilities, and other aviation fueling infrastructure. Projects range from troubleshooting and system improvements to equipment replacements, new fuel facilities, major airport programs, and long-range infrastructure planning. Relevant experience may also come from other fluid-intensive fields, including petroleum systems, bulk terminals, pipelines, oil and gas, water and wastewater, industrial process systems, and power or process facilities. The position is based at Argus Companies’ headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas, and requires periodic short-duration travel to Northeast project sites, airports, clients, and Argus offices. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. Compensation is a base salary of $110,000–$140,000 plus bonus, with actual compensation based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
10 or more years of progressive mechanical engineering experience.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
5 or more years of demonstrated leadership experience guiding engineers, assigning and reviewing work, developing team capability, and taking accountability for engineering quality and team performance.
Strong engineering fundamentals involving pumps, piping, hydraulics, storage, filtration, fire protection systems, and/or related fluid or process systems.
Experience providing technical leadership and QA/QC on complex engineering projects.
Experience reviewing calculations, designs, specifications, and technical deliverables.
Experience helping plan technical scopes, engineering effort, resources, and project execution.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, delegate, and develop other engineers.
Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to work effectively across disciplines.
Ability to remain organized, composed, and decisive across multiple projects and changing priorities.
Ability and willingness to obtain additional state PE registrations as project needs require.
Willingness to travel periodically to project sites, airports, clients, and Argus offices.

Nice To Haves

Direct aviation fueling experience.
Experience in aviation fueling, petroleum and fuel-handling systems, bulk terminals and tank farms, pipelines, oil and gas, water and wastewater, pump stations, industrial process systems, industrial piping, power/process facilities, or other fluid-intensive infrastructure.
Experience in consulting engineering, EPC, design-build environments, commissioning, field support, or Engineer of Record responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering planning and execution across Northeast aviation and fuel infrastructure projects.
Provide technical design and engineering for pumps, piping, hydraulics, storage tanks, filtration, fire protection systems, equipment selection, and related fuel system components.
Partner with Project Managers to define technical scopes, staffing and labor needs, schedules, and execution strategies.
Coordinate mechanical workload and delegate work based on project needs, technical capability, availability, and engineer development opportunities.
Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and other engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, code compliance, quality, and completeness.
Provide QA/QC oversight, identify technical risks, challenge assumptions, and serve as Engineer of Record when appropriately licensed and assigned.
Lead technical discussions with clients, contractors, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams, resolving difficult engineering questions with sound judgment and professionalism.
Mentor and develop engineers through meaningful responsibility, coaching, technical review, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Structural, Controls, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
Help improve engineering standards, tools, workflows, QA/QC practices, onboarding, and technical training.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan eligibility after one year.
401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution that is immediately vested.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Employee-only medical coverage fully paid by Argus with wellness participation.
Company HSA contributions for employees enrolled in the HDHP.
Paid time off, holidays, a floating holiday, volunteer time, and paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement for professional licensing, certifications, and professional society memberships.
Wellness reimbursement.
Flexible scheduling within established core hours.
Teladoc and Employee Assistance Program resources.
Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Bonus in addition to base salary.