Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

FFE • Cincinnati, OH

19d • $106,000 - $130,000

About The Position

FFE Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the firm’s growing Cincinnati team. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and supervise mechanical engineering staff.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in engineering
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• PE license required
• Experience with preparing contract documents (Drawings and Specifications)
• Experience in design coordination on multi-discipline projects
• Experience in successfully leading engineering teams and delivering projects of varying scale and complexity
• Strong understanding of building codes and construction practices

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical engineering scope for design projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Overseeing the design of HVAC systems, energy modeling, and technical specifications for diverse projects.
• Preparing and performing quality control on design documents, including drawings, specifica tions , and calculations.
• Conducting field surveys, shop drawing reviews, and executing BIM implementation plans.
• Reviewing designs for code compliance, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Assigning work to mechanical engineering staff, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback.
• Developing labor estimates and entering labor forecasts for the Mechanical group in the company project management system.
• Mentoring and supervising the mechanical engineering team members, providing learning and development guidance, conducting check-ins, and an annual performance review.
• Acting as the primary client interface for mechanical engineering, fostering strong, long-term client relationships.
• Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, innovation, and technical quality.
• Representing FFE in client interviews, industry presentations, and professional associations.

Benefits

• We award bonuses for certifications and licensure, provide study time during work hours, and pay for training materials.
• We offer competitive compensation with a year-end performance bonus.
• We provide 100% medical and dental insurance premiums for employees.
• We also pay for short-term and long-term disability and life insurance premiums for employees.
• We provide a 401k with match, student loan repayment, and paid parental leave.
• We offer generous PTO and observe all federal holidays.
• We value fun. This is why we celebrate milestones and host office lunches, off-site team outings, and company events.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, so we regularly volunteer as a team and offer an annual charitable giving program.
• We believe a healthy body supports a healthy mind. FFE Inc. provides an annual wellness program reimbursement, access to an on-premises gym, and a licensed physical therapist at no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

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