Senior Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

RE/SPEC Inc.•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

RESPEC seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer Project Manager to support our energy, wastewater, mining, and industrial projects. The Senior Mechanical Engineer Project Manager leads the planning, design, and execution of complex mechanical engineering projects from proposal through final design, construction, and closeout. This role applies advanced engineering judgment to develop innovative, practical solutions while ensuring technical excellence, quality control, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. The position is responsible for defining project scope, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; coordinating multidisciplinary teams; and providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff. In addition to overseeing design and construction activities, this role serves as a key client interface, supports business development and proposal efforts, and contributes to RESPEC's growth through technical expertise, collaboration, and strategic problem‑solving. Primary responsibilities include:

Requirements

Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering
10+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on energy or industrial projects, including piping and equipment design
West Virginia or Pennsylvania PE required, license in other states a plus
Experience: in the Natural Gas or Refinery Industries or similar
leading project mechanical design
collaborating on multi-discipline projects
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Self-motivated, energetic, and able to take on new tasks
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Detail oriented & well organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Solution focused
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Desire to learn and advance technical skills and understanding
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3-D and 2-D mechanical drafting

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on complex projects
Plan, schedule, conduct and/or coordinate detailed phases of project work
Complete projects from proposal to final design, including delegating work tasks to engineering and drafting staff
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications
Provide final technical review and quality control of team work product
Develop project scope, budget, timeline and staff utilization in proposal preparation, particularly with respect to technical efforts
Perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills
Independently complete design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques or be able to delegate such work to staff engineers and designers
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to junior level project team members
Devise new approaches to problems encountered
Participate in marketing, sales, and business development efforts
Perform sites assessments and construction oversight