Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Charlotte, NC

25d

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides engineering design, evaluation, and planning for mechanical systems. The role works on projects across healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors, including base-building HVAC and specialized systems for high-hazard process environments. The engineer leads project teams, serves as a primary client contact, supports business development, and guides junior engineers. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Active Professional Engineering license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure in North Carolina within six months of the start date.
At least 15 years of design experience.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines.
Excellent work ethic and attitude.
Good communication and time-management skills.
Interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

LEED certification or experience.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to determine and document HVAC and process ventilation requirements.
Develop HVAC and specialized process ventilation designs based on project scope, client RFPs, and hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
Design, evaluate, and plan mechanical systems for various building types, including base-building HVAC and specialty systems such as fume/smoke exhaust, gas detection and monitoring, and chemical treatment systems.
Perform load and energy calculations using software such as Trace 700, Carrier HAP, IES, and similar programs.
Survey existing buildings and document HVAC systems, including comparative analysis of reference and target facilities.
Develop system design calculations and select equipment for buildings.
Evaluate material compatibility and equipment durability for systems in chemically aggressive or corrosive process environments.
Write and edit project specifications.
Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies.
Research code compliance, including hazardous occupancy classification requirements.
Coordinate work with plumbing, structural, electrical, fire protection, process, and security disciplines.
Provide construction administration support, including responding to RFIs and validating field conditions.
Perform QA/QC of design work.
Oversee and guide junior engineers.
Lead project teams and serve as the primary client contact.
Assist with procurement of new work, client relations, and project interviews.