Senior Mechanical Designer

IMEG Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Health insurance

Job summary

A leading design consulting firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Cincinnati. This role involves leading design efforts, managing projects, and delivering engineering solutions for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of experience. The firm offers competitive compensation, a variety of employee benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience minimum in the building design consulting industry.
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer.
• Provide engineering solutions and advice to clients.
• Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in design techniques

Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills

Strong training and mentoring skills

Ability to perform final quality control check

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associates degree in Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

Mar 03, 2026

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG , one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in our Cincinnati office. As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects, and lead design efforts with limited support required from senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include project management, engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. Additional responsibilities will include working within the project's monetary budget, assisting in training and mentoring efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Lead design efforts for the analysis of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards

Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.

Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication

Provide in-process design reviews of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection system design, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence. Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements

Provide technical training and mentoring. Provide technical assistance in resolution of field issues with limited support from senior staff

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts

Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals

Participate in project interviews and project presentations

Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required

7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Salary Range $95,000 - 115,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/ .

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran's status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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