Senior Mechanical Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Engineers+Consultants in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex MEP design projects from concept through construction. You will mentor staff, coordinate with clients, and ensure work meets codes and quality standards.

The role requires 7–10+ years in MEP design, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a PE preferred. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets while interfacing with project managers and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years of MEP design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and design software.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and construction processes.
• Ability to interface with clients and manage concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical issues on projects.
• Assess project requirements and scope with PM.
• Write scope of work for mechanical design.
• Prepare studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Analyze operation of existing systems.
• Coordinate with code officials on interpretations.
• Assign and review project design team tasks.
• Review contractor payment applications.
• Coordinate project documents with clients and professionals.
• Prepare or review construction budgets.
• Supervise staff across multiple projects.
• Mentor younger staff.

Skills

MEP design

Project leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Client interfacing

Building codes

Construction process

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Handles projects from start to finish 100% with little to no oversight. Senior Engineers tackle our most complex projects. Provides oversight, mentorship, guidance and training to others.

Job Summary

• Solve complex technical issues on projects
• Asses the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing
• Write scope of work for mechanical design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems
• Analyze operation of existing systems
• Based on knowledge of applicable building codes, work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required
• Assign and review work of project design team
• Check progress of work and alert Project Manager to change of scope or additional services
• Review contractor application for payments
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals
• Prepare or review construction budgets based on experience and scope of project
• Supervise staff on multiple projects, provide assertive management, technical leadership and support to team members, verify that all work is completed as planned and scheduled in compliance with client, and company quality assurance practices
• Mentor younger staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited in mechanical engineering
• 7 - 10+ years of MEP related design experience
• Proficiency in the latest version of AutoCAD, Revit, design, and calculation software
• PE preferred
• Strong technical knowledge
• Ability to interface with clients effectively
• Ability to work on several concurrent projects
• Expert knowledge of design and building codes
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough understanding of construction process