Senior Mechanical Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group, an Ohio-based engineering firm, seeks a senior mechanical HVAC and plumbing designer to lead projects from planning through construction. You will collaborate with project teams, clients, and architects to deliver compliant designs and maintain progress.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of HVAC/plumbing experience across diverse building types, a clear communicator mindset, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Requires strong background in building systems engineering.
• Must be able to lead projects and provide technical direction.
• 8+ years of experience with HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Experience across diverse building types, including complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills; mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical HVAC and plumbing design from early planning through construction.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and architects to deliver compliant designs.
• Review and guide technical work across the team.
• Visit job sites as needed to support design and construction.
• Keep projects on track with timelines and project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support how the team works.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Project leadership

Mentoring

Clear communicator

Building codes

Team collaboration

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Ohio based engineering firm has built a strong reputation for quality work and a supportive culture. They have expanded across the state while maintaining long term client relationships and a consistent way of working. It is a team known for steady growth, dependable delivery, and a culture that supports both strong project work and long term stability.

What you will be doing:

Lead mechanical HVAC and plumbing design from early planning through construction

Work closely with project teams, clients, and architects to deliver compliant designs

Review and guide technical work across the team

Visit job sites as needed to support design and construction

Keep projects on track with timelines and project requirements

Mentor junior engineers and support how the team works

What we are looking for:

Strong background in building systems engineering

Comfortable leading projects and technical direction

8+ years of experience with HVAC and plumbing systems

Experience across a mix of building types, including complex or specialized projects

Clear and confident communicator

Interest in mentoring and developing junior engineers

PE license preferred but not required with the right experience

More reasons to apply:

Clear path for long term career growth, with potential for ownership

Opportunity to participate in equity over time

Project work across healthcare, hospitality, and other commercial sectors

A diverse mix of projects that offers ongoing technical variety

Strong base of repeat clients that provides a steady, reliable project pipeline