Senior Mechanical Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cary, NC, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a team focused on delivering engineering solutions in the energy sector. Candidates should have over ten years of engineering design experience and the ability to mentor junior staff. This role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring at least two days in the office per week. Candidates with a passion for innovative energy projects and strong communication skills will excel in this position, contributing to strategic business development and project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure (any US state) required.
• Experience mentoring junior technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a mechanical engineering team to provide engineering design solutions.
• Collaborate with client accounts and sales on strategic pursuits.
• Engage with clients to evaluate energy needs and develop plans.

Skills

Engineering design

Client engagement and relationship development

Business growth strategy

Project execution planning

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Mechanical Engineer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure (any US state)
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and man-hour estimates for engineering services.
• Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Availability to travel as required to support project needs (varies by project but typically less than 50%)
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Cary, NC, office when not travelling

Other highly regarded qualifications include experience with:

• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
• Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Heat pump/heat recovery chillers

Responsibilities:

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, the companyis expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We are seeking a senior-level mechanical engineer for a leading role in our Cary, NC office. This position will provide an opportunity to mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff members while also working closely with our clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector. Other responsibilities will include strategy formation, business development and sales as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

Our projects provide the opportunity to engage with clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, and then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true end-to-end life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in owner engineer roles or contract management and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles, as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon leading a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions for clients across all market sectors. You will also collaborate with our client account managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You'll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to anticipate challenges and manage up and out while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with dynamic, multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions, thisis the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!This is a hybrid work-from-home position. This role will be expected to regularly work out of our Raleigh office location and/or a local client site in the Raleigh area

Comments/Special Instructions:

Prior management experience is a plus. Target candidates with experience at Burns and McDonnell, AEI, and Power Engineers. Hybrid expectations are a minimum of two days in the office.