Senior Mechanical Engineer

SmithGroup • Detroit, MI

306d • $104,000 - $123,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us? The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, sustainable design and automatic control systems, including experience performing energy modeling.
• LEED AP preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• The ability to lead and mentor others in area of expertise.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering leader through all stages of a project of any size and play a larger role in the marketing of the studio and management of the discipline.
• Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
• Assist in establishing project goals, budgets and schedules, track project performance, and follow/enforce quality control procedures.
• Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address mechanical discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.
• Present engineering design solutions to client representatives and/or design review committees.
• Serve as a mechanical systems specialist, conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope/complexity and devise solutions.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform energy, heating and cooling load and computational fluid dynamic calculations.
• Mentor junior and intermediate level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 15 extra Fridays off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• Flex spending account
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree