Senior Mechanical Engineer — Energy & Power (Hybrid, Cary)

SolveNow Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is a Mechanical Engineering Senior Professional sought for a direct-hire role in energy and power design/consulting. Based in Cary, NC, the role leads a mechanical engineering team, engages clients, and drives project opportunities across sectors.

The position emphasizes mentoring, strategic development, and strong communication, with travel ~25% and on-site Cary presence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering licensure is REQUIRED (any US state); EITs are not eligible
• At least 10 years of engineering design and consulting experience
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, win work, and deliver value
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope and man-hour estimates
• Mentoring and developing junior technical staff
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Willingness to travel ~25%
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in Cary, NC office
• Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Lead a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions related to energy and power for clients across market sectors
• Collaborate with client account managers and sales professionals on strategic pursuits
• Mentor and potentially manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff
• Strategic activities include strategy formation, business development, and expansion of energy transition portfolio
• Demonstrate broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines and advisory roles
• Focus on advisory services and engineering design solutions for energy and power projects across sectors
• Collaborate with sales teams on strategic pursuits
• Demonstrate collaborative communication and problem-solving to manage large teams and projects
• Hybrid role requiring regular Cary, NC office presence (at least 2 days per week)

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Strategic pursuits

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

SolveNow Inc. is a Mechanical Engineering Senior Professional sought for a direct-hire role in energy and power design/consulting. Based in Cary, NC, the role leads a mechanical engineering team, engages clients, and drives project opportunities across sectors.

The position emphasizes mentoring, strategic development, and strong communication, with travel ~25% and on-site Cary presence required.