Mechanical Engineering Professional Senior

SolveNow Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is a Mechanical Engineering Senior Professional sought for a direct-hire role in energy and power design/consulting. Based in Cary, NC, the role leads a mechanical engineering team, engages clients, and drives project opportunities across sectors.

The position emphasizes mentoring, strategic development, and strong communication, with travel ~25% and on-site Cary presence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering licensure is REQUIRED (any US state); EITs are not eligible
• At least 10 years of engineering design and consulting experience
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, win work, and deliver value
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope and man-hour estimates
• Mentoring and developing junior technical staff
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Willingness to travel ~25%
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in Cary, NC office
• Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Lead a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions related to energy and power for clients across market sectors
• Collaborate with client account managers and sales professionals on strategic pursuits
• Mentor and potentially manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff
• Strategic activities include strategy formation, business development, and expansion of energy transition portfolio
• Demonstrate broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines and advisory roles
• Focus on advisory services and engineering design solutions for energy and power projects across sectors
• Collaborate with sales teams on strategic pursuits
• Demonstrate collaborative communication and problem-solving to manage large teams and projects
• Hybrid role requiring regular Cary, NC office presence (at least 2 days per week)

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Strategic pursuits

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineering Professional Senior – Direct HIRE in Energy and Power Design/Consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• At least 10 years of engineering design and consulting experience
• Professional Engineering licensure is REQUIRED (any US state); EITs are not eligible
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, win work, and deliver innovative solutions providing value to both client and provider
• Experience in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities and knowledge of new/emerging technologies
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and man-hour estimates for engineering services
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior technical staff
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Availability to travel as required to support project needs (typically around 25%)
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Cary, NC office when not travelling
• Must be a US citizen due to potential for federal work
• Consistent work history with minimal employer changes
• Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate

MUST have prior experience with:

• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, condensate, hot water, chilled water)
• Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Natural gas fueled prime power (gas turbine or large reciprocating engines)
• Heat pump/heat recovery chillers
• Thermal energy networks, geothermal exchange systems, power generation (e.g., geothermal power)
• Consulting experience in energy design, utility plant design, central utility plants
• Prior personnel management (3-10 direct reports)

Responsibilities

• Lead a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions as they relate to energy and power for clients across market sectors (aviation, education, hospitals, airports, federal projects). Example: design central utility plants or backup power solutions for facilities.
• Collaborate with client account managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm.
• Mentor and potentially manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff.
• Strategic activities include strategy formation, business development, and sales as the energy transition portfolio expands.
• Demonstrate broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines; experience with owner\'s engineer roles, contract management, advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles, and strategic project development.
• Focus on providing advisory services and engineering design solutions for energy and power projects across all market sectors.
• Collaborate with client account managers and sales teams on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm.
• Demonstrate highly collaborative communication and problem-solving skills to manage large teams and project delivery.
• This is a hybrid work-from-home position requiring regular presence in the Cary, NC office (at least 2 days per week). Fully remote is not acceptable.