Senior Mechanical Engineer - District Utilities & Energy

Wiley|Wilson; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership through ESOP

Flexible work-from-home options

401k with up to 6% matching

24 days of paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

80 hours of parental leave

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson is seeking a seasoned Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Lynchburg, VA office. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience with district thermal utility systems, a PE license, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include leading design efforts for district heating and cooling systems, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers competitive benefits, including employee ownership through the ESOP program, health insurance options, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of focused experience with district thermal utility systems, including both generation and distribution.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design efforts for district thermal systems.
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the district utilities sector.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses and resolve complex technical issues.
• Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Wiley|Wilson is seeking a seasoned Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Lynchburg, VA office. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience with district thermal utility systems, a PE license, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include leading design efforts for district heating and cooling systems, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers competitive benefits, including employee ownership through the ESOP program, health insurance options, and generous paid time off.