Career Opportunities: Senior Mechanical Engineer (11862)

SmithGroup; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking design firm as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where your expertise in HVAC and sustainable design will shape innovative solutions for diverse projects. Collaborate with talented professionals to push design boundaries and create resilient environments. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible work culture, this role offers a unique opportunity to mentor others while contributing to impactful projects. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team dedicated to excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Hybrid Work Environment

3 Weeks PTO

Paid Federal Holidays

401(k) with Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in HVAC and plumbing.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff in engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation of HVAC systems for various projects.
• Meet with clients and project teams to address mechanical issues.

Skills

HVAC Design

Energy Modeling

Leadership

Communication Skills

Sustainable Design

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

LEED AP Certification

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID11862-Posted -SmithGroup, Inc.-Mechanical Engineering-Dallas, TX

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity 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 create a more resilient future.

The Dallasoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Mechanical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• 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.

An ideal candidate has:

• 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.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a 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, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $104,000 to $123,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] .

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.