Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ware Malcomb; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, to lead building engineering solutions. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, focusing on HVAC systems, plumbing, and energy-efficient designs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, over 10 years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer license. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as Engineer of Record (EOR) and guide team members.
• Coordinate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform engineering analyses to meet project requirements.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Building automation

Technical documentation

Advanced problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.