Senior Mechanical Engineer (10-15 years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Fulton (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k with 5% matching

Discretionary year-end bonus

Paid overtime

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10–15 years of experience to lead design teams and coordinate HVAC/plumbing projects. The role involves developing proposals and supporting business development while mentoring junior engineers.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, including civil, structural, electrical, and fire protection disciplines, across multiple locations. Hybrid schedule and client-facing responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10 to 15 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is required.
• Experience with energy modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for projects.
• Manage and design multiple concurrent projects.
• Interpret technical drawings accurately and lead design team efforts.
• Develop fee and qualification-based proposals and support business development.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Marketing/business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Load Calculation Software

Job description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a ten to fifteen years of experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm. The successful individual will work closely with our business development team and other discipline leads in developing technical proposals and will take a proactive role in marketing/business development. This role provides the opportunity to help build and mentor a dedicated team of engineering professionals within a collaborative multidiscipline office. This candidate will be working directly with clients providing consulting services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in providing engineering for a variety of projects involving HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and coordinating multifaceted projects. We are seeking innovative, results-oriented individuals who value high standards of performance and collaborative teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the following functions:
  • Design of HVAC and plumbing systems
  • Manage and design multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings
  • Lead design team efforts
  • Manage project team for budget and schedule control
  • Develop fee and qualification-based proposals
• Familiarity with relevant codes: mechanical, energy, plumbing and ensure design conforms with all applicable codes and client standards
• Reading and preparing project drawings including ductwork plans, piping plans, sections, isometric piping drawings, and bills of materials.
• Perform HVAC calculations and analysis using standard industry programs
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment .
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities .
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint software preferred. Must understand database concepts. Working knowledge of marketing databases and proposal resources files.
• Conduct marketing/business development activities
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in Mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• 10 to 15 years of experience
• Experience with Load Calculation Software
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project Management experience and/or certifications
• Desire to lead inter-disciplinary projects and project teams
• Experience with energy modeling is a plus
• Local AHJ experience and relationships is a plus
• Active local industry involvement is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – 100k-150k based on experience
• Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.