Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) – Engineering Leadership
Exigent Mechanical•Columbia, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Global Facility Solutions (GFS) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) to serve as a technical leader and mentor within our growing engineering and energy solutions team. This role is ideal for a highly experienced engineer (20+ years) who wants to remain technically engaged while also leading projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing engineering standards and strategy. You will play a key role in delivering complex HVAC and MEP designs, supporting energy optimization initiatives, and guiding the development of the engineering team.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license – REQUIRED
- 20+ years of mechanical / HVAC engineering experience
- Deep expertise in MEP design, HVAC systems, and building infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in: AutoCAD
- Revit
- Load calculation and energy modeling tools (HAP, TRACE, etc.)
- Proven experience leading complex engineering projects
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving as technical lead or discipline lead
- Background in energy engineering or sustainability initiatives
- Experience mentoring engineers and leading teams
- Experience across healthcare, education, or government facilities
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical and HVAC system design for complex commercial and institutional projects
- Oversee preparation of construction documents, specifications, and calculations
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices
- Serve as Engineer of Record when applicable
- Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy and quality
- Provide guidance on system selection, design strategies, and constructability
- Troubleshoot complex engineering challenges across projects
- Manage multiple engineering projects from concept through construction
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, and commissioning support
- Lead energy audits and building performance assessments
- Identify and evaluate energy conservation measures (ECMs)
- Support sustainability and ESG-focused initiatives
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Support training, development, and technical growth of the team
- Contribute to recruiting and team building efforts
Benefits
- Competitive base + bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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