Mechanical Project Engineer / Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Luxus • Ambler, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Cuhaci Peterson is seeking experienced mechanical engineering professionals to join its Ambler, PA office in two on-site roles: Mechanical Project Engineer and Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. Both positions focus on mechanical building systems design, engineering calculations, construction documents, code compliance, multidisciplinary coordination, quality assurance, and client communication across a wide range of commercial project types. The Mechanical Project Engineer role is best suited for a licensed PE with 8+ years of experience who can independently design systems, lead assigned engineering tasks, coordinate with project teams, and mentor designers. The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer role is designed for a more senior licensed engineer with 10-15+ years of experience who can serve as Engineer of Record in several states, lead project implementation, act as a primary client and consultant contact, oversee construction documents and specifications, and provide senior-level quality control throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, discipline-specific codes, and applicable building codes
• Proficiency in Revit, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related design platforms
• Ability to guide designers, educate clients, and support project teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills
• Strong time management, judgment, critical thinking, and ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality
• Minimum 10-15 years of mechanical engineering experience as a licensed engineer
• Ability to serve as Engineer of Record in several states
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical codes, discipline-specific standards, and building codes
• Experience leading mechanical engineering project implementation from design through construction administration
• Ability to serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Strong ability to oversee construction documents, specifications, RFIs, peer reviews, and technical deliverables
• Revit, AutoCAD, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related platforms
• Ability to mentor designers, lead teams, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and manage personnel resources

Nice To Haves

• Serve as Engineer of Record in several states

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering calculations and design mechanical systems in accordance with established standards, procedures, codes, and project requirements
• Independently resolve design problems, coordination issues, and project conflicts with minimal supervision
• Meet with Project Engineers and Project Managers to review design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and review comments
• Prepare or support discipline design budgets, schedules, and man-hour estimates
• Lead assigned design efforts and supervise designated designers to help complete projects on time and within budget
• Implement selected system types and produce complete construction documents aligned with client and project team requirements
• Coordinate preliminary and final engineering designs with other disciplines for function, clearances, constructability, and final design selection
• Perform final review of engineering drawings and support project quality assurance
• Maintain client contact and educate clients on design and project requirements
• Mentor and motivate Engineering Designers I, II, and III
• Maintain professional integrity while acting in the best interests of the company and client
• Lead mechanical engineering projects from design through construction administration, including construction documents, discipline coordination, permitting, bidding, RFIs, specifications, and quality assurance
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned projects or client programs with limited input required from the Project Manager or Principal
• Oversee the design and production of engineering construction documents and specifications
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, code requirements, Cuhaci Peterson standards, and project quality expectations
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines throughout project delivery
• Meet with Project Architects and Project Managers to review design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and review items
• Estimate discipline man-hours and oversee project budget setup and completion of assigned scope within allotted time
• Anticipate and resolve technical, coordination, budget, and schedule issues as they arise
• Provide ongoing quality control and perform or obtain peer reviews of project documents
• Communicate owner revisions, RFI responses, and technical direction clearly and promptly
• Assist in representing client interests at public hearings and meetings as needed
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and customer service
• Research and stay current with evolving design practices, vendor resources, code requirements, and technical standards
• Mentor and train engineering designers to produce high-quality construction documents within allotted budgets

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus potential
• Relocation assistance available
• Superior benefit packages for employees, families, and pets
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 100% company-paid license renewals
• 100% company-paid professional membership renewals
• Continuing education, lunch-and-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior