Professional Mechanical Engineer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

SEH is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Colorado to lead projects from concept through construction, delivering HVAC and plumbing designs with strong client coordination. The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration with design teams, and producing robust construction documents in Revit.

This growth-focused position offers potential to advance into a Project Manager and people-leader role as skills develop, within SEH's West Region team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Colorado licensure preferred or able to obtain by comity soon after hire.
• Demonstrated ability to run projects independently and deliver complete HVAC and plumbing designs.
• Strong consulting experience designing to ASHRAE and relevant codes.
• Revit proficiency is required; experience producing construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently and serve as the mechanical lead from concept through construction.
• Scope work, engage clients, and coordinate with design teams.
• Produce complete construction documents in Revit and support construction administration.
• Grow into a Project Manager and people leader as skills align.

Skills

Client communication

Project leadership

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our talented Architecture team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who." – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

At SEH, the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering team is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, sustainable, cost-effective, and socially responsible engineering services to our clients. We are Building a Better World for All of Us by being responsible stewards of the environment, positively impacting the communities we serve, and upholding the trust our project stakeholders place in us.

SEH is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to be a foundational hire for our West Region team in Colorado.

This role is ideal for an engineer who can manage projects independently and confidently serve as the mechanical lead from concept through construction.

You will step into a high-autonomy seat where you can operate as the mechanical lead: scoping work, engaging clients, coordinating with design teams, producing complete construction documents in Revit, and supporting construction administration.

This is also a growth role. As the West Region team expands, this position has the opportunity to evolve into a Project Manager and people leader role as skills and interest align.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states required.
• Colorado licensure preferred, or ability to obtain Colorado licensure through comity soon after hire.
• Demonstrated ability to run projects independently and deliver complete HVAC and plumbing designs.
• Strong consulting experience designing to ASHRAE and relevant mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.
• Revit proficiency is required.
• Design and production support are available; however, production-level capability in modeling and construction documentation is expected.
• Client-facing communication skills, including the ability to lead coordination conversations and present recommendations clearly.
• Ability to travel for occasional site visits and fieldwork.
• Live within daily commuting distance of the SEH Denver Office.
• Work from home is acceptable; however, the candidate must be willing to work in the office as needed for team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed PE.
• Commissioning experience, including functional testing support, issue resolution, and closeout coordination.
• Project experience in one or more of the following facility types or service areas: Commercial Municipal Multifamily Water and wastewater facilities Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) and/or capital planning Experience leading small to mid-size projects through construction with strong ownership of schedule and quality.
• Experience leading small to mid-size projects through construction with strong ownership of schedule and quality.
• Interest and aptitude for growth into project management and managerial roles, including mentoring and team-building.

Who We Are Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility.

SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $90,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.