Senior Mechanical Engineer

Wendel Llc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendel is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and deliver complex building systems from our Buffalo or Rochester, NY office. This senior role includes engineering leadership, project management responsibilities, and engineer-of-record duties across the Western New York region.

You will mentor mechanical staff, coordinate with architecture, electrical, and structural teams, and ensure quality, code compliance, and client satisfaction while helping grow Wendel's mechanical practice.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience across HVAC, hydronic, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Professional Engineer license; ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; MS 365 proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of HVAC, HVAC controls, chiller, boiler, hydronic, and piping systems.
• Serve as Project Manager or technical lead with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and client communication.
• Provide hands-on engineering production, technical direction, and problem-solving across design and construction.
• Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff through coaching and design guidance.
• Lead QA/QC reviews to ensure deliverables are coordinated, complete, and code-compliant.
• Act as Engineer of Record for appropriate projects and accept professional responsibility for designs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Regular Full-Time Salary Level 5 Buffalo, NY, US

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's Engineering Practice brings together talented professionals who value technical excellence, practical problem-solving, and strong collaboration across disciplines and regions. Our leadership approach is direct and supportive: we set clear expectations, encourage ownership and sound decision-making, and invest in people who help their teammates and clients succeed.

Wendel is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work from our Buffalo or Rochester, NY office. This senior professional will support mechanical engineering staff across the Western New York region, provide technical and quality leadership, and partner closely with our Mechanical Discipline Leader to strengthen project delivery, quality, staff development, and client service. The role offers the opportunity to lead complex building systems work while helping shape the continued growth of our regional mechanical team. This is a technical leadership role, and includes engineer-of-record responsibilities.

Wendel has an established a presence in NYS and across several national regions. We are seeking an experienced and hardworking Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead, organize, manage and execute Mechanical Engineering work within our current project portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of HVAC, HVAC controls, chiller, boiler, hydronic, water distribution, ductwork, plumbing, fire protection, ventilation/exhaust, and process piping systems.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or technical lead for multidisciplinary projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and client communication.
• Provide hands-on engineering production, technical direction, and problem-solving throughout design and construction.
• Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff through coaching, delegation, design guidance, and on-the-job training.
• Lead and perform quality assurance and quality control reviews, confirming that calculations, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables are coordinated, complete, code-compliant, and consistent with Wendel standards.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for appropriate projects, taking professional responsibility for the mechanical design and signed and sealed deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Discipline Leader on workload planning, technical standards, quality processes, staffing, and resolution of complex project issues.
• Coordinate effectively with architecture, electrical, structural, civil, energy, construction management, and other project partners.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal review, responses to requests for information, field observations, and resolution of design-related issues.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate has a consulting engineering background, sees the big picture, and can balance technical quality, project delivery, team development, and client service.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including air handling and distribution systems, ventilation/exhaust, hydronic systems, HVAC, building controls, plumbing, fire protection, and process piping.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, regulations, building codes, and mechanical codes.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Professional Engineer license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states as project needs require.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit (proficiency in a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to work independently while communicating proactively, collaborating across teams, and following through on commitments.

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.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000

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

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfect 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, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.