Lead Mechanical Engineer – Fuel Systems & Projects

Argus Companies; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Argus Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Overland Park, KS headquarters. This mid-to-senior level role leads projects, mentors junior engineers, and helps grow into formal people leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years’ experience and a PE license, with strong hands-on skills in mechanical design, and exposure to fuel or industrial environments. You will work with AutoCAD and AFT Fathom, manage small to mid-sized projects, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Interest in growing into a formal Lead Engineer role with direct reports.
• 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and guiding other engineers.
• Strong technical background with the ability to remain hands-on when needed.
• Experience in fuel, fuel-adjacent, industrial, or similar environments strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, AFT Fathom, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communicator comfortable working with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of mechanical systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and contractors, providing technical guidance and project updates.
• Support the development of engineering staff and contribute to long-term team growth.
• Independently manage small to mid-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to a mixed group of engineers at varying experience levels, ensuring adherence to engineering standards.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of engineering project deliverables.
• Develop and review project documentation including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AFT Fathom

Job description

Argus Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Overland Park, KS headquarters. This mid-to-senior level role leads projects, mentors junior engineers, and helps grow into formal people leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years’ experience and a PE license, with strong hands-on skills in mechanical design, and exposure to fuel or industrial environments. You will work with AutoCAD and AFT Fathom, manage small to mid-sized projects, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and