Mechanical Engineer

SMMA; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work‑from‑home policy

Competitive benefits including PTO

MA Paid Family and Medical Leave

Dental plan

Life insurance

401(K) matching

Mentor/protégé program

Educational reimbursement

Licensure and membership reimbursement

Lunch and Learns

Job summary

SMMA invites a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of HVAC design experience to join a multidisciplinary design team in Cambridge, MA. You will lead projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and contribute to collaborative, growth‑oriented work culture.

SMMA offers a hybrid work-from-home policy and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate should have Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, and load calculation experience; PE licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HVAC systems design and leading projects.
• Registration as PE preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, and load calculation tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to conduct on-site visits to active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept design through construction administration.
• Support technical discussions across multiple system types.
• Prepare HVAC drawings using Revit BIM.
• Visit construction sites and review submittals.
• Mentor junior team members through design phases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

HVAC design

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Load calculation tools

Job description

SMMA has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience. This position offers the ability to lead a range of multiple design project types and requires a good balance of leadership, technical, communication, and organizational skills.

Our Engineering team is a part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary design firm with a dynamic mix of architects and engineers. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative professional environment that promotes professional and creative growth. We pride ourselves on having a culture that promotes a balanced life/work approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from concept design through construction administration in a range of project types
• Demonstrate experience with a range of system types and ability to support technical discussions
• Prepare HVAC drawings utilizing Autodesk Revit Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software
• Conduct construction site visits and review construction administration submittals
• Guide and mentor junior team members throughout project design phases

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in HVAC systems design and leading projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, Load Calculation programs and MS Office
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to conduct visits to active construction sites and climb ladders.

About SMMA

For more than 70 years, SMMA has integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn complex design challenges into refined, unexpected solutions. Our multidisciplinary team works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspiration, and ideas while staying aligned around one goal: our client’s goal.

Our work spans seven markets: Development, Government, Higher Education, K-12, Life Sciences, Technology, and Workplace. Team members have opportunities to contribute across a wide range of project types and specialties.

SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our shared ownership supports a culture where your voice matters, your ideas help shape our future, and your success contributes directly to our collective growth.

Company Perks

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Hybrid work-from-home policy
• Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Mentor/protégé program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
• “Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers

Please note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications.