Senior Mechanical Engineer

wbengineering; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

wbengineering in Boston seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex HVAC/mechanical design projects from start to finish.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with clients, code officials, and design professionals, and ensure quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of Mechanical/HVAC design experience in the MEP consulting industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, design and calculation software.
• PE preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to work on several concurrent projects.
• Expert knowledge of local design and building codes.
• Excellent communication skills and client interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from start to finish.
• Solve complex technical issues on projects.
• Break down requirements with a PM to define scope, budget, staffing.
• Write scope of work for mechanical design based on preliminary review.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Analyze operation of existing systems.
• Coordinate with code officials and other design professionals when interpretations are needed.
• Assign and review work of project design team.
• Review contractor payment applications.
• Coordinate project documentation with clients and other professionals.
• Prepare or review construction budgets.
• Mentor younger staff and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Mentorship

Project leadership

Communication

Multi-project mgmt

Client interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Design software

Calculation software

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

• Lead complex projects
• 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 in mechanical engineering
• 10+ years of Mechanical/HVAC design experience in the MEP consulting industry
• Proficiency in the latest version of AutoCAD, Revit, design, and calculation software
• PE preferred
• Strong technical knowledge
• Ability to work on several concurrent projects
• Expert knowledge of local design and building codes
• Excellent communication skills.Ability to effectively interface and become a Trusted Advisor with clients
• Thorough understanding of construction process