Senior Mechanical Engineer, District Utilities (Remote)

wileywilson; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Remote work option

Health insurance

401k matching

PTO

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in district heating and cooling to lead planning, design, and delivery of district utility projects. The role offers remote flexibility or a base in one of our five offices (Alexandria, VA; Lynchburg, VA; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA) with a collaborative team approach.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in district thermal systems, a PE license, and a ABET‑accredited mechanical engineering degree.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of focused experience with district thermal utility systems.
• 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 United States and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design for district thermal systems (hot water, chilled water, steam).
• Contribute to business development within district utilities.
• Perform detailed analyses including life cycle cost evaluations (LCCA).
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems.
• Mentor and provide direction to junior engineers.
• Support field investigations and site evaluations to meet client needs.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality and performance.
• Assist with construction phase services.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Wiley|Wilson is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in district heating and cooling to lead planning, design, and delivery of district utility projects. The role offers remote flexibility or a base in one of our five offices (Alexandria, VA; Lynchburg, VA; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA) with a collaborative team approach.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in district thermal systems, a PE license, and a ABET‑accredited mechanical engineering degree.