Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fuel & Fluid Systems

Argus Companies•Overland Park, KS

7d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Argus Consulting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for its Northeast region from its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. This senior, hands-on engineering leadership role is responsible for the technical direction, quality, execution, and development of the region’s mechanical engineering work and team. The work involves complex fuel and fluid-system engineering, including pumps, piping, hydraulics, storage, filtration, fire protection systems, and related infrastructure. The role works closely with Project Managers and clients on technical decisions and project execution, while developing engineers through delegation, review, coaching, and knowledge sharing. Most supported work is in aviation, including commercial airports, airlines, fuel storage and distribution facilities, and other aviation fueling infrastructure. Projects range from troubleshooting, system improvements, and equipment replacements to new fuel facilities, major airport programs, and long-range infrastructure planning. The role helps teams address engineering challenges, maintain consistency across projects, and deliver solutions that meet client needs, applicable codes, and Argus quality standards. Relevant experience may also come from other fluid-intensive sectors, including petroleum, 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. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. Periodic travel to Northeast project sites, airports, clients, and Argus offices is required, generally for short-duration trips. Base salary is $110,000–$140,000 plus bonus; actual compensation depends on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
5+ 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.

Nice To Haves

Direct aviation fueling experience is highly valuable.
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 when needed, and serve as Engineer of Record when appropriately licensed and assigned.
Lead technical discussions with clients, contractors, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams, helping resolve difficult engineering questions.
Mentor and develop engineers through responsibility, coaching, technical review, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate across 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.
Fully paid employee-only medical coverage 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 is available for the right candidate.