Senior Mechanical Engineer

DeepSearch Staffing Partners; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepSearch Staffing Partners is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience to join a multidisciplinary firm. You will lead projects from concept through construction and manage design teams across healthcare, educational, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in New England and New York.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with architects and other disciplines, support energy modeling and life cycle cost analyses, attend client

Qualifications

• 12+ years of mechanical consulting engineering experience focused on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and plumbing design from concept through construction.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage projects across design, documentation, coordination, and construction administration.
• Support energy modeling and life cycle cost analyses.
• Maintain strong client relationships and lead client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with building and energy codes.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design to join its MEP team. This role involves leading projects from concept through construction, mentoring junior staff, coordinating across disciplines, and maintaining strong client relationships. Projects include healthcare, educational, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities throughout New England and New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of HVAC systems including air distribution, hydronic systems, equipment selection, and controls concepts
• Oversee plumbing coordination and design
• Manage projects through all phases including design, documentation, coordination, and construction administration
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff and designers
• Coordinate with architects, MEP disciplines, owners, contractors, and consultants
• Support energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis
• Attend client meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with applicable building and energy codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Prior project management experience within an MEP consulting environment
• Experience with healthcare, educational, commercial, or industrial facilities

Strong client-facing communication and leadership abilities

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12+ years of mechanical consulting engineering experience focused on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Strong experience with HVAC system design, mechanical equipment selection, and

and fire protection systems