Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Plumbing

Food Management Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and plumbing projects for commercial, institutional, and government clients in the Atlanta area. The role combines hands-on design with project leadership and client engagement.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage design from concept to construction, oversee budgets and schedules, and contribute to proposals and business development. PE licensed candidates with 10+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and load calculation software.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical design from concept to construction.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Lead proposals and support business development efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster team growth.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Education

PE license

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Load calculation software

Job description

Food Management Search is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and plumbing projects for commercial, institutional, and government clients in the Atlanta area. The role combines hands-on design with project leadership and client engagement.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage design from concept to construction, oversee budgets and schedules, and contribute to proposals and business development. PE licensed candidates with 10+ years of experience are preferred.