Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Design)
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and construction support for a diverse portfolio of federal, defense OEM, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, mission critical, higher education, and other complex commercial projects. The role involves collaborating with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors to shape innovative mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong client relationship skills, a passion for high-performance building design, and a proven track record of delivering results. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career growth within a dynamic group that values creativity, precision, and forward-thinking solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Focus) required.
- 10+ years of related professional experience is required.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
- Familiarity with Unified Facility Codes (UFCs) and (UFGSs).
- Experience in operating as lead engineer on complex mechanical design projects, preferably federal, secure, and defense facilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of IMC, IBC, and other applicable codes, as well as design manuals and standards relating to mechanical and plumbing engineering is required.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interface and communicate with team members, customers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Proficient with Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
- Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
- Complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior engineers.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls design.
- Extensive experience with technical writing.
- Availability to occasionally travel to project locations.
Nice To Haves
- Design-Build experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of mechanical and plumbing construction documents, including layouts, details, and specifications.
- Engage with clients in business development activities, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth.
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, electrical, fire, structural, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Participate in client meetings, assess project needs, present design concepts, and adjust plans to meet client expectations.
- Develop scope of work, develop pricing and technical documentation, and create fee estimates for proposals.
- Perform detailed HVAC technical analyses and calculations.
- Ensure project quality, schedule, and budget requirements are consistently met.
- Contribute to internal and external technical development initiatives.
- Conduct internal technical reviews (ITRs) of peer design projects.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly.
- Perform field surveys of existing equipment to inform design decisions.
- Stay current with trends and innovations in HVAC and plumbing engineering.
- Support additional tasks, assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
