Senior Mechanical Engineer, Central Utilities

Cushing Terrell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Boise, ID, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in central utilities and district energy to lead planning, assessment, and design of utility plants and steam systems for healthcare, higher education, government, and industrial facilities.

The role offers autonomous technical leadership, involvement from master planning through construction administration, and opportunities to mentor engineers while delivering reliable, decarbonized energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in central utility plants and steam systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure by comity in the hiring state.
• Ability to lead planning, design, and analysis of medium- and high-pressure steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, assessment, and design of central utility plants and district energy.
• Develop utility master plans, feasibility studies, and modernizations including electrification.
• Produce designs, PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, and operation sequences.
• Provide construction administration, reviews, and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Central utilities design

District energy systems

PE licensure or eligible

PFDs & P&IDs

Steam systems design

Building automation knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Boise, ID, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in central utilities and district energy to lead planning, assessment, and design of utility plants and steam systems for healthcare, higher education, government, and industrial facilities.

The role offers autonomous technical leadership, involvement from master planning through construction administration, and opportunities to mentor engineers while delivering reliable, decarbonized energy solutions.