Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Saxon Global • Richmond, VA

3d

About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer leads the design and delivery of mechanical building systems, including HVAC systems, central plants, and associated building infrastructure. The role performs engineering studies, system analyses, calculations, equipment selection, and mechanical system layouts, and prepares programming documents, schematic designs, design development documents, and construction drawings. Designs must comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and Thompson Consulting Engineers' quality control procedures.

The engineer collaborates with clients to establish project scope and design objectives; leads the mechanical scope of projects in coordination with project managers; and coordinates design with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. The position provides technical oversight and quality control, supports bidding and construction, and contributes to commissioning activities and documentation. It also mentors junior engineers, designers, and commissioning staff and promotes engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure immediately.
• Eight or more years of experience designing mechanical building systems.
• Experience working on K-12, municipal, commercial, office, retail, data center, government, or similar building projects.
• Proficiency with the latest versions of AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring technical staff.
• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
• Construction administration and commissioning experience.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong commitment to client service, technical quality, and continuous professional development.
• Experience performing quality control reviews for engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical building systems, including HVAC systems, central plants, and associated building infrastructure.
• Perform engineering studies, system analyses, calculations, equipment selection, and mechanical system layouts.
• Prepare programming documents, schematic designs, design development documents, and construction drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and company quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and validate project scope and design objectives.
• Lead the mechanical scope of projects while coordinating with project managers to meet budgets, schedules, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Coordinate mechanical design with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide quality control reviews and technical oversight for mechanical projects.
• Provide engineering support during bidding and construction, including preparing addenda and responding to contractor questions.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and field conditions during construction, representing the firm on-site as required.
• Support commissioning activities, including proposals, plans, reports, project reviews, Pre-Functional Checks, Functional Performance Tests, and Operation & Maintenance Support Information documentation.
• Direct, mentor, and support the professional development of junior mechanical engineers, designers, and commissioning staff.
• Provide technical guidance and promote engineering best practices across the mechanical department.
• Demonstrate leadership and sound engineering judgment throughout project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, client-focused environment built on technical excellence and responsive service.

What This Job Offers

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