Senior Mechanical Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers • Scottsdale, AZ

13d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Scottsdale, Arizona office. The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, commercial buildings, government projects, and industrial facilities. The role involves consulting with architectural practices, contractors, and other engineers, and working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. It offers an opportunity to help establish and grow the Phoenix mechanical engineering department, with potential for leadership, career advancement, and lasting impact on the office and its clients.

The engineer must be able to work independently, lead a small team of engineers and designers, and mentor junior engineers. The role also calls for prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, applying critical thinking and analytical skills, maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers, and contributing to office and department goals, culture, and morale. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is based in a collaborative professional office environment and has a hybrid work schedule, subject to change. The expected base salary range is $110,000–$140,000, based on experience. Compensation also includes paid overtime at 1.0 times the hourly rate and a discretionary year-end bonus based on company, team, and individual performance. Benefits include 401(k) matching. The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or a related field, with a focus in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and/or refrigeration, from an accredited college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• At least 10 years of experience executing HVAC and plumbing designs.
• At least 10 years of consulting engineering experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Contractor industry.
• Familiarity with relevant mechanical, energy, and plumbing codes, as well as ASHRAE, SMACNA, and USGBC.
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team of engineers and designers.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Comfort writing technical reports and professional documents and tracking budgets.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and energy modeling software such as EnergyPro and IES.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, commercial buildings, government projects, and industrial facilities.
• Consult with architectural practices, contractors, and other engineers.
• Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Help establish and grow the Phoenix mechanical engineering department.
• Work independently and lead a small team of engineers and designers.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Contribute to office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Write technical reports and professional documents, and perform budget tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Discretionary year-end bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company contribution matching for a 9% employee contribution.
• Hybrid work schedule, subject to change.
• Flexible schedule.
• Potential eligibility for PTO.
• Fully stocked kitchen.
• Professional and technical advancement and personal growth support.

What This Job Offers

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