Lead Mechanical Project Engineer – Building Systems

Wb-Engineers-Consultants-4; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wb-Engineers-Consultants-4 is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of building systems projects across science, tech, and mission-critical markets. The role emphasizes client relationships, multidisciplinary collaboration, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions from concept through construction.

The candidate will manage multiple projects, conduct field surveys, and develop HVAC system designs with an emphasis on energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in MEP consulting with mechanical design and coordination.
• PE license preferred or obtainable.
• Experience designing HVAC for complex facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, building controls, and energy-efficient design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact with responsive communication and technical expertise.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for renovations, fit-outs, and new builds.
• Manage multiple projects across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Conduct field investigations and facility assessments.
• Develop HVAC designs, load calculations, equipment sizing, and energy-efficient solutions.
• Prepare calculations, specs, narratives, reports, drawings, and construction docs.
• Select and integrate HVAC equipment (AHUs, pumps, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, fans).
• Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and owner teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, progress meetings.
• Support construction administration: submittals, RFIs, site visits, closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and firm quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster team culture.
• Balance workloads with technical leaders to identify upsell opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Mechanical design

HVAC design

Revit

BIM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Wb-Engineers-Consultants-4 is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of building systems projects across science, tech, and mission-critical markets. The role emphasizes client relationships, multidisciplinary collaboration, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions from concept through construction.

The candidate will manage multiple projects, conduct field surveys, and develop HVAC system designs with an emphasis on energy efficiency.