Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ware Malcomb; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver comprehensive building systems, covering HVAC, plumbing, and controls, for diverse clients. You will lead, coordinate, and finalize technical drawings and specifications while guiding project teams through complex challenges.

You will oversee engineering analyses, manage budgets, and mentor staff to ensure high-quality outcomes across the project lifecycle, from planning to commissioning, in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with ABET accreditation.
• 10+ years of related experience in building systems and mechanical design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as Engineer of Record and oversee technical studies, design, and drawings.
• Coordinate between engineering disciplines and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform analyses and design activities to meet project requirements and budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure technical accuracy of documents and calculations.
• Support field activities including site assessments, commissioning, and punch list reviews.

Skills

PE license

HVAC design

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Engineering communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ware Malcomb, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive building engineering solutions to diverse clients. You will lead, coordinate, and provide functional leadership for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of complex projects. Your expertise will support the full project lifecycle, covering HVAC systems, plumbing systems, building automation and controls, energy-efficient design strategies, central utility systems, load calculations, equipment selection, mechanical system studies, commissioning support, and sustainable building solutions.

Your Role

• Lead projects as Engineer of Record (EOR) and guide team members through specific phases or aspects of projects, including technical studies, analysis, design, and preparation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Lead coordination efforts between engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate directly with designers, owners, contractors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform or oversee engineering analyses and design activities to achieve project requirements.
• Organize project teams as necessary to ensure successful project delivery.
• Control expenditures within project budget limitations (Fee and Expenses).
• Review calculations and modeling outputs to verify technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Mentor team members on engineering principles, industry standards, and practical application of mechanical design solutions.
• Coordinate activities necessary to complete technical documents (drawings and specifications), including resolving engineering design and technical challenges. Evaluate and approve design changes and document releases.
• Lead and participate in field activities, including site assessments, existing conditions verification, construction administration, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and punch list reviews for highly technical projects and clients.
• Assist in maintaining an environment that supports individual achievement and professional growth of team members.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and development of Engineering Standards.
• Review drawings and project documentation to improve quality, consistency, and technical accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university (ABET Accredited).
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business and technical documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex ideas through writing and presentations while motivating teams and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret complex information and evaluate multiple solutions in dynamic situations.
• Advanced financial knowledge to perform complex calculations and deliver thorough financial analysis to support project and business decisions.

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.