Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fishbeck; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Tuition and professional development

Vacation and sick time, parental leave

401(k), profit sharing, and stock as 


Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team. Based in Farmington Hills, MI or Toledo-Maumee, OH, you will provide technical leadership and oversee complex healthcare and higher education projects, while mentoring junior staff.

You will lead mechanical design efforts, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact. Proficiency in Revit and MS Office are essential assets for coordinating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Drivers licensure and PE certification preferred; licensed PE required.
• Experience leading mechanical design for healthcare or higher education projects.
• Ability to lead mechanical design teams through all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project oversight on complex healthcare and higher education projects.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical and civil teams.
• Lead budgets, schedules, and work assignments as project manager or engineering lead.
• Serve as primary client contact with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiently use Revit for BIM workflows and coordination with project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client communication

Revit

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI or Toledo-Maumee, OH

Job Summary

Fishbeck has a full-time opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team. This position can be based in either our Farmington Hills, MI or Toledo-Maumee, OH office. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and project oversight on complex projects within the healthcare and higher education markets, with additional exposure to industrial and municipal projects. This role requires a self-motivated professional with strong leadership, planning, and communication skills who can serve as a trusted client partner while mentoring and developing junior staff.

Desired Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Desired Job Experience

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
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we’re 100% employee owned!)
• And more!

Minimum Physical Requirements

Will have normal office working conditions and be required to use a computer. Must be able to travel and maneuver around project sites to attend client and project meetings and to access sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation. Must be capable of working in outdoor environments when required. Must be able to use various technical equipment for communication and documentation purposes. Visual acuity, hearing, and speech are necessary to perform responsibilities. Occasionally exposed to light lifting, sitting, and walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request accommodation.

About Fishbeck

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 17 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck’s services and integrated project approach. We are a hands‑on and design‑oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from initial concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, strong client connections, and creativity at our core.

Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer 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.