Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer

WENDEL Companies; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k match

Flexible work options

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs and health stipend

Job summary

WENDEL Companies is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will lead engineering projects and assist in business development, while working within a diverse and collaborative environment.

The role requires 6-14 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, proficiency in HVAC systems, AutoCAD, and Revit. WENDEL offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 6 to 14 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, especially with air handling and distribution systems.
• Firm understanding of industry standards and regulations.
• PE license is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Business development and client relations.
• Perform advanced HVAC system engineering including hydronic and airside.
• Portfolio and project management.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC systems

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work out of our growing Eau Claire, WI, Richmond, VA, Minneapolis, MN, and Williamsville, NY offices. Wendel has a growing Engineering presence, and we are seeking an experienced and hardworking Mechanical Engineer to lead, organize, manage and execute Mechanical Engineering work within our current project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Business development and client relations.
• Perform advanced HVAC system engineering including hydronic, airside, geothermal, and district energy plants.
• Portfolio and project management.
• Engineering production.
• Provide on the job training support to junior department members.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a consultant background and sees the big picture.
• 6 to 14 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, especially with air handling and distribution systems, ventilation/exhaust, hydronic, HVAC, building controls, and hot water and chilled water piping systems.
• Firm understanding of industry standards, regulations, and codes.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited 4‑year institution.
• PE license is highly desired but not required.
• Proficient with the use AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Requires minimum supervision.

What We Offer

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work‑life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $145,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and provides a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.