Senior Mechanical Engineer — High-Performance Buildings

McKinstry; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 121,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

Vision with low deductibles

Job summary

McKinstry in Missoula, MT is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical to lead multi-discipline design efforts for high-performance buildings. You will influence HVAC systems, energy conservation measures, and project execution from planning through delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, site leadership, and strong client engagement to ensure lifecycle performance and cost efficiency. A PE license and extensive design experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NCEES Multi-State License preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering efforts on complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, energy conservation measures, and mechanical system design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to successful delivery of data center projects and clients.
• Lead engineering teams through projects meeting schedule, scope, budget, and expectations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop best-in-class designs.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals that align scopes with client needs and budgets.
• Build long-term relationships with customers to support project and business success.

Skills

HVAC systems

Energy conservation

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Onsite construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

PE license (NCEES multi-state preferred)

Tools

Revit

CAD/BIM platforms

MATLAB

VBA

Python

InDesign

Job description

McKinstry in Missoula, MT is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical to lead multi-discipline design efforts for high-performance buildings. You will influence HVAC systems, energy conservation measures, and project execution from planning through delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, site leadership, and strong client engagement to ensure lifecycle performance and cost efficiency. A PE license and extensive design experience are required.