Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gibbens Drake Scott Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibbens Drake Scott Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead a project team while continuing to contribute technically to design work.

The candidate will mentor staff, coordinate workloads across projects, review work, and stay involved in design execution, balancing hands-on engineering with leadership. Strong electrical design experience and knowledge of ASHRAE, IMC/UPC, NFPA and Revit are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 8–15+ years of professional mechanical design experience in buildings
• Experience with system analysis/modification and sustainable building design
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, IMC/UPC, NFPA, IECC2021 and IBC codes
• Proficient with load calculations, specs, and mechanical design software
• Experience modeling building systems in Revit

Responsibilities

• Lead a team while contributing technically to project work
• Review work and balance workloads across projects
• Stay involved in design and project execution as a technical resource
• Mentor staff, provide feedback, and develop less experienced engineers

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Hands-on engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Revit

CAD software

Job description

*******WE COMPENSATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED!!!!*******

Successful Relationships = Successful Projects

The principles below are a part of who we are at GDS. We work hard, but we also work hard for a balanced life. We strive for a life of rest, not anxiety. We do work overtime, but our company average is no more than 4% over a month’s time.

AND we also COMPENSATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. All our employees are encouraged to live a balanced life.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Family | We are more than engineers
• Committed to Serve | Loyalty + Longevity = Legacy
• Business is Personal | Passionate about Partnerships
• Educated Vision | Effective Communication leads to great decisions
• Obligated to Accuracy | Clarity, Conviction, Candor
• Experienced Team | Trust Drives Empowerment
• Challenges Drive Growth | We Thrive on Challenges

Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who can lead a team while continuing to contribute technically to project work. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating work, and maintaining accountability—without stepping away from hands‑on engineering.

In this position, you’ll support a team of engineers and designers by providing direction, reviewing work, and helping balance workloads across projects. You’ll stay involved in design and project execution, serving as a technical resource and stepping in where needed to keep projects on track.

The right candidate is someone who is humble, organized, approachable, and able to hold a team accountable while building trust and consistency. You should be comfortable giving feedback, making decisions, and helping develop less experienced staff, while also managing your own project responsibilities.

We’re looking for someone with strong electrical design experience, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to lead without needing a purely management-focused role. Experience mentoring, coordinating teams, and working in a consulting environment is important.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from ABET Accredited University preferred
• 8-15+ years of professional experience in building mechanical design with preferred experience in industrial or critical environment buildings.
• Experience should include existing system analysis/modification and sustainable building design. We are building renovation experts.
• Intimate knowledge of relevant building codes and standards for all building system design and components including, but not limited to, ASHRAE, IMC/UPC, NFPA, IECC2021 and the International Building Codes.
• Proficient with mechanical load calculations, specification development, and mechanical design software.
• Experience modeling building systems in Revit.