Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for its Boston, Massachusetts team. The role focuses on mission-critical design and construction and involves preparing engineering design calculations and documentation for client projects, as well as providing construction administration and review through project completion. The engineer applies extensive knowledge of engineering principles, reviews staff work for quality, and handles complex assignments while working with clients and other design disciplines.

The position includes designing mechanical systems and producing construction documents, reports, layouts, and specifications. The engineer coordinates with project teams and clients, conducts field observations, addresses review comments, reviews construction administration materials, and oversees designs through construction. The role also includes mentoring and delegating work to less experienced team members, contributing to client relationships, and working within project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering.
• Ten or more years of relevant industry experience designing industrial, mission-critical, commercial, government, academic, R&D, or similar projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical engineering codes.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving attitude, work ethic, sense of urgency, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work within project schedules and budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Carrier HAP.
• CFD knowledge in Cadence Reality DC (6Sigma).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with mission-critical facilities; strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply engineering principles and practices to complex assignments and review staff work for quality assurance.
• Market the firm's capabilities, establish new client relationships, and enhance existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, and architectural disciplines to prepare comprehensive designs.
• Mentor, train, and serve as a resource for Design Engineers and less experienced Project Engineers.
• Represent the project team in client communications and help resolve client issues.
• Design complex mechanical systems in accordance with current codes and sound engineering principles.
• Design, specify, and lay out mechanical systems, including ductwork, piping, equipment, schedules, and notes, in accordance with company drafting standards.
• Prepare reports and documentation, including basis-of-design materials, written narratives, field observations, and letters to authorities having jurisdiction.
• Handle complex tasks and designs, resolve design issues with clients, and apply broad engineering knowledge.
• Oversee designs through construction and project completion.
• Communicate with engineers, project managers, and clients; attend coordination and design meetings as needed.
• Conduct field observation visits to document existing conditions and report construction progress.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to complete designs efficiently and produce construction documents to meet milestone schedules and predetermined hourly budgets.
• Define project specifications and performance criteria and determine construction cost estimates.
• Address comments from clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other review authorities, adjusting designs as needed.
• Review construction administration items such as shop drawings, requests for information, and change-order proposals as needed.
• Work within established project budgets and maintain and develop working knowledge of applicable codes, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Delegate and review tasks assigned to more junior team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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