Senior Mechanical Engineer

Peter Basso Associates • Troy, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Peter Basso Associates Inc., a 100% employee-owned MEP engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join project teams serving education, healthcare, research, institutional, multi-family, and mixed-use markets. The engineer will design building mechanical systems and contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating with architects, contractors, and facility owners to develop solutions to complex challenges.

The role may involve HVAC systems, including building load calculations, energy simulation and analysis, equipment sizing and selection, steam and hydronic heating, chilled water cooling, and ducted air distribution; plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water, sanitary and acid waste and vent, and storm water systems; and temperature control systems, including pneumatic and electronically actuated systems. The position also involves direct digital controls and knowledge of system options and control strategies.

The position offers a hybrid work opportunity, with in-office presence required Tuesday and Thursday. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a US-accredited university, or proven equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical building system design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and team-oriented.
• Good working knowledge of direct digital control system options and control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for commercial buildings.
• Work on project teams with architects, contractors, and facility owners across education, healthcare, research, institutional, multi-family, and mixed-use markets.
• Contribute to projects from concept through construction.
• Apply creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Design HVAC systems, including building load calculations, energy simulation and analysis, equipment sizing and selection, steam and hydronic heating, chilled water cooling, and ducted air distribution.
• Design plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water, sanitary waste and vent, acid waste and vent, and storm water systems.
• Design or work with domestic water heating, sump and sewage ejector sizing and selection, temperature control systems, and direct digital controls.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching and ESOP participation.
• Generous paid time off plans, including paid holidays.
• Hybrid work opportunity.
• Diverse and exciting project opportunities.
• Professional development support and career path transparency.
• Collaborative, employee-owned culture.

What This Job Offers

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