Senior Mechanical Engineer, District Utilities Lead

Wiley|Wilson; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off: 24 days

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with district utilities expertise to join our Richmond, VA office. You will lead district heating/cooling projects, guide design teams, and shape energy solutions for long-term clients and new partnerships.

With 10+ years in district thermal systems and a PE license, you will mentor staff, support BD efforts, and ensure reliable, efficient systems across central plants and distribution

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of focused experience with district thermal utility systems, including generation and distribution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 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, including hot water, chilled water, and steam networks
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the district utilities sector
• Perform detailed engineering analyses, including life cycle cost evaluations (LCCA)
• Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into larger infrastructure projects
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers
• Support field investigations and system evaluations to align designs with site conditions and client needs
• Participate in design reviews to uphold quality, innovation, and system performance
• Assist with construction phase services

Skills

Leadership

Project management

District utilities expertise

Education

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

Job description

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with district utilities expertise to join our Richmond, VA office. You will lead district heating/cooling projects, guide design teams, and shape energy solutions for long-term clients and new partnerships.

With 10+ years in district thermal systems and a PE license, you will mentor staff, support BD efforts, and ensure reliable, efficient systems across central plants and distribution