Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ramboll Group A/S; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design work with a focus on HVAC for chemical, power, and industrial facilities. You will work with other engineers to deliver sound, innovative designs across a range of projects.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and 10+ years of HVAC experience, plus knowledge of fire protection standards. Travel is expected to be under 10% for data gathering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or greater.
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Responsibilities

• Perform design and engineering work in mechanical discipline, primarily HVAC for industrial facilities.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to produce construction drawings and details.
• Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for early project stages.
• Conduct energy assessments to identify energy and cost savings measures.
• Assess ventilation systems for indoor air quality and heat removal in industrial spaces.
• Use building modeling software to analyze energy savings potentials of ECMs.
• Specify mechanical equipment and design plumbing and building utility piping systems.
• Visit job sites as required for upfits; expect day trips and occasional overnight travel.
• Adhere to Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual and safety procedures.

Job description

3600 Arco Corporate Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA

Full-time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking experienced candidates to join the Solutions for Industry group in our Charlotte, NC office.

Utilize your problem‑solving knowledge and experience in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. In your role you will have opportunity to lead and demonstrate your experience on unique and challenging medium and large size industrial projects. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Joining Ramboll

As our new senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working across a wide range of mechanical design knowledge areas and have a desired focus area in HVAC design of chemical, power, and/or industrial facilities. The candidate will work alongside other experienced and entry‑level engineers in an environment where sharing knowledge to develop innovative technically sound designs is considered the key to success.

Our People Make the Difference

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your continued personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or greater.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and design of HVAC systems
• Working knowledge of fire protection requirements for industrial facilities, including the IFC, NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines.
• Desire to work in chemical, power, and industrial market segment.
• Desire and ability to work at industrial facilities gathering data for designs (expect <10% travel).
• Detail oriented individual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit is preferred

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performing design and engineering work in various areas of the mechanical discipline. Most of the work will be related to heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); however, the candidate should also expect work in industrial piping, plumbing, central utility plants, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, steam systems, and fire protection.
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to produce final construction drawings and details associated with mechanical engineering projects.
• Developing conceptual designs and cost estimates for early stages of the project life cycle.
• Conducting or participating in investigative energy assessments to identify energy and cost savings measures.
• Assessing and designing building ventilation systems based on requirements for heat removal in industrial spaces and maintaining indoor air quality.
• Conducting spreadsheet analysis to assess the energy and cost savings of proposed energy conservation measures (ECMs)
• Utilizing building modeling software to determine envelope heat gains/losses and assess savings potentials of ECMs.
• Specifying mechanical equipment
• Designing plumbing and building utility piping systems
• Summarizing engineering results in written reports and/or presentations that are cohesive and of the highest quality.
• Visiting job sites as required for projects involving upfit of existing systems. A mix of day trips and overnight domestic trips should be expected.
• Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in the Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual.
• Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Salary Transparency

The U.S. pay range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply; we look forward to receiving your application!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.