Lead Mechanical Engineer (Digital Buildings)

Element Six; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Element Six is seeking a lead mechanical engineer to optimize mechanical systems in large-scale commercial campuses. The role focuses on analyzing performance, identifying inefficiencies, and driving reliability improvements across central-plant infrastructure.

You will develop strategic upgrade plans in collaboration with clients and internal teams, leveraging experience in commercial HVAC, BAS/BMS, and building performance to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on commercial HVAC and central plants.
• PE license is helpful but not strictly required for the role.
• Experience with performance analysis and infrastructure upgrade planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve the performance of mechanical systems across large-scale campuses.
• Identify inefficiencies and manage reliability issues in building infrastructure.
• Develop strategic upgrade plans for clients' mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Commercial HVAC

Chiller plants

Chilled-water systems

AHU

VAV systems

Fan coils

Central-plant infrastructure

Building-automation systems

BAS

BMS

Mechanical engineering

Building performance

Infrastructure upgrade strategies

Operational performance

Reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (optional)

Job description

The lead mechanical engineer will analyze and improve the performance of mechanical systems in large-scale commercial campuses. Responsibilities include identifying inefficiencies, managing reliability issues, and developing strategic infrastructure upgrade plans for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5-15 years of mechanical engineering experience with a strong background in commercial HVAC and central plant systems. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is considered helpful but is not strictly required for the role.

Key Skills

Commercial HVAC, Chiller plants, Chilled-water systems, AHU, VAV systems, Fan coils, Central-plant infrastructure, Building-automation systems, BAS, BMS, Mechanical engineering, Building performance, Infrastructure upgrade strategies, Operational performance, Reliability analysis

Benefits

Bonus potential