Senior Mechanical Engineer

gpac; Carter Lake (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and plumbing design across commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects. You will coordinate with architects and engineers, supervise mechanical staff, and ensure project delivery from design through construction.

The role focuses on execution, technical oversight, and client support, requiring PE licensure and 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for building projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, layouts, and construction documents.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, electrical, and structural teams.
• Lead and support mechanical designers and technical staff.
• Manage project schedules, technical challenges, and deliverables.
• Prepare reports, project documentation, and client presentations.
• Support projects during construction, start-up, and project completion.
• Assist with proposals, client meetings, and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Client support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and coordination of HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects. This is a leadership role focused on project execution, technical oversight, and client support from design through construction.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for building projects
• Prepare engineering calculations, layouts, and construction documents
• Coordinate designs with architectural, electrical, and structural teams
• Lead and support mechanical designers and technical staff
• Manage project schedules, technical challenges, and deliverables
• Prepare reports, project documentation, and client presentations
• Support projects during construction, start-up, and project completion
• Assist with proposals, client meetings, and business development activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems
• Experience with commercial, healthcare, institutional, or similar building projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical building systems and construction documents
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.