Senior Project Engineer Mechanical
About The Position
Make an Impact at MSABring your expertise in HVAC and plumbing systems to projects that directly serve communities across Wisconsin. As a Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical, you will lead the design and delivery of high-performing building systems while mentoring the next generation of engineers. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your decisions shape project outcomes, client relationships, and long-term infrastructure performance. At MSA, we believe great people build great communities. As a 100% employee-owned firm, our teammates share in the success of the company while working together to deliver impactful solutions for the communities we serve. We foster a collaborative environment where curiosity, innovation, and professional growth are encouraged. In this role, you will lead discipline-specific design efforts, provide technical oversight, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and efficient mechanical solutions. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, guiding projects through design and construction while ensuring quality, performance, and client satisfaction. This role can be onsite or hybrid out of our Milwaukee or Mequon offices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience (8+ years with a master’s degree)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Expertise in HVAC and/or plumbing system design for building projects
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and industry standards
- Strong proficiency in Revit and other engineering modeling tools
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of project financials, budgeting, and scheduling
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of HVAC and/or plumbing systems for complex building projects
- Perform and review advanced engineering calculations, system layouts, and specifications
- Develop construction documents, technical reports, and engineering studies
- Provide technical oversight and QA/QC review of deliverables
- Lead planning and execution of complex project components with a high degree of autonomy
- Coordinate across disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient system designs
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned tasks or project phases
- Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to maintain project performance
- Serve as a technical leader in client meetings and design discussions
- Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
- Support proposal development and business development efforts
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Provide oversight during construction, including site visits and field investigations
- Resolve complex field issues in real time and support contractors and field staff
- Ensure compliance with contract documents and design intent
- Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers and designers
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and quality reviews
- Contribute to team development and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 17 days in the first year
- Paid Holidays – 8 holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave – 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents
- Employer-Paid Insurance – Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) – Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
