Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fishbeck; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition, continuing education, and PD

Vacation and sick time; parental leave

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team on projects in the Farmington Hills, MI or Toledo, OH area. You will lead mechanical design, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships across healthcare and higher education projects.

We value senior engineering leadership, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the A/E consulting business.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design for healthcare or higher education projects; industrial or municipal experience a plus.
• Ability to lead and manage mechanical design teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Experience acting as a project manager or engineering lead, including managing budgets, schedules, and work assignments.
• Proficiency with Revit Building Information Modeling software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Strong coordination across architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design and technical execution for complex projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and team assignments.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure quality project deliverables.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development through proposals, client meetings, and project pursuits.
• Conduct site visits, evaluations, and construction-phase support as needed.
• Utilize Revit BIM and engineering software to support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Revit BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI or Toledo, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help us keep building.

Working with our Mechanical Engineering team, you willwork with a variety of multidisciplinary professionals on several different projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering design and technical execution for complex projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and team assignments.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure quality project deliverables.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development through proposals, client meetings, and project pursuits.
• Conduct site visits, evaluations, and construction-phase support as needed.
• Utilize Revit BIM and engineering software to support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Architectural/Engineering (A/E) consulting business.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design efforts for healthcare or higher education projects; industrial or municipal experience a plus.
• Ability to lead and manage mechanical design teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Experience acting as a project manager or engineering lead, including managing budgets, schedules, and work assignments.
• Proven ability to serve as the primary client contact with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience pursuing new work, developing client relationships, preparing proposals, and participating in interviews.
• Proficiency with Revit Building Information Modeling software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Strong coordination skills across architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in the Toledo or Detroit metro markets.