Mechanical Engineer P.E.

Lee Company; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) company match

Free trade training through Lee Company University

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lee Company in Wisconsin seeks an experienced engineer to provide design and support for HVAC and plumbing systems within our construction team. This full-time role requires leadership skills, a strong engineering background, and experience in design-build project delivery.

The ideal candidate possesses a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and has a registration as a Professional Engineer. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, wage access, and career growth opportunities amidst a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience with complex building HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Registered Professional Engineer with state P.E. license or eligibility.
• Experience in design-build project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform full design of mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Act as engineer of record and prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Lead projects toward successful completion and act as technical authority.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Engineering design

Project management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lee Company provides core construction services of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical for large and small commercial projects throughout Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Our reputation is built on trust, honesty, employee safety, and construction excellence since 1944.

Job Overview

This full‑time position provides engineering design and support as part of our Design‑Build construction team. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and engineering design experience in facility solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform full design of mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Act as engineer of record and prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Serve as the technical authority, consistently moving projects toward successful completion and often leading internal teams.
• Thoroughly understand and design to all relevant codes and standards.
• Assist internal sales and vertical market teams in preparing proposals for design and construction of projects, including drawing review, site review, load calculations, initial equipment selections, design clarifications, codes research, systems analysis, energy audits, and problem solving.
• Perform evaluations of facility mechanical systems and develop narratives for owner solutions.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of work experience with complex building HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in the commercial and/or industrial sector.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in design‑build project delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for team‑based projects.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage simultaneous project schedules.

Skills and Abilities

• Registered Professional Engineer with state P.E. license, or eligible to obtain a state P.E. license.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; free virtual primary care, mental health, and urgent‑care services for employees and their family members.
• Earned wage access; 401(k) company match; HSA contributions; company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Free trade training through Lee Company University; paid time off; career growth opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, and chaplain services for support when needed.
• Company‑supported volunteer opportunities.

Lee Company is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave. Lee Company is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.