Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour standard work week

Hybrid working arrangement

13 paid holidays

Full medical, health, and dental保险覆盖

Subsidized family insurance premiums

Licensing cost reimbursement

Life and long-term disability保险

401(k) plan with safe harbor

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design and coordination for mission-critical environments. You will create design documents, perform calculations, and guide interdisciplinary teams to deliver robust system solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee Revit-based modeling, and contribute to engineering excellence across projects, with a remote work setup and hybrid opportunities as openings arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering as required.
• Minimum 8 years of HVAC design experience, preferably with Revit.
• Experience with building systems, calculations, and reviews.
• Experience in schematic to construction phases and field assessments.
• Leadership experience guiding mechanical design teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute mechanical design projects with coordination to clients and teams.
• Use Autodesk Revit to create comprehensive design documents.
• Perform and review airside and hydronic calculations for mechanical systems.
• Produce and interpret hydronic and airflow diagrams.
• Select and specify HVAC equipment for projects.
• Create SOO for designed systems.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and designers.

Skills

HVAC design

Client coordination

Mentoring

Team leadership

Revit proficiency

Education

4-year degree in mechanical or architectural engineering

2-year degree or MET with relevant work experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Calculation software

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will lead mechanical engineering efforts for mission-critical environments, with a strong emphasis on HVAC design, coordination, and technical execution across complex building systems. You will partner closely with clients and interdisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality design documents, calculations, and system solutions. The position also offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members while contributing to the success of technically demanding projects.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $350,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute mechanical design projects, ensuring coordination with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit to create comprehensive design documents.
• Perform and review airside and hydronic calculations for mechanical systems.
• Produce and comprehend hydronic and airflow diagrams.
• Select and specify appropriate HVAC equipment for various projects.
• Create detailed sequences of operations (SOO) for designed mechanical systems.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and designers to strengthen the mechanical knowledge base.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus; 2-year degrees or MET degrees with relevant work experience considered.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HVAC design, particularly with Autodesk Revit.
• Preferred experience in electrical design for large industrial and commercial buildings, especially in mission-critical settings.
• Required experience developing mechanical calculations and using calculation software.
• Experience with all construction phases from schematic design to construction administration, including field assessments.
• Preferred experience leading mechanical design teams and interfacing with clients.
• Strong knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is advantageous.

Benefits

• 36-hour standard work week for better work-life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangement that adapts to future office openings.
• 13 paid holidays, enhancing vacation flexibility.
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for full-time employees.
• Subsidized family insurance premiums to ease financial burden.
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs to support career growth.
• Employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance for security.
• 401(k) plan participation with annual safe harbor contribution to support retirement savings.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.