Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC, Hybrid Role

CDM Smith; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise to join our team. You will design, review and coordinate mechanical systems on complex projects, mentor junior staff, and help deliver sustainable, resilient solutions across multi‑disciplinary teams.

The role supports a hybrid work environment, may involve travel up to 10%, and offers opportunities to expand technical leadership, advance design documentation, and contribute to new building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• 5 years of related experience.
• EIT certification or FE exam within 18 months.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Experience using Autodesk Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing HVAC and plumbing systems, including master planning, feasibility studies, and mechanical systems such as co-generation.
• Reviewing draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performing site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications.
• Contributing to Technical Knowledge Management with white papers and design documentation.
• Attending industry conferences and collaborating with sales teams to maximize outreach.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping systems

CADD / CAD 3D

Revit

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT or FE certification within 18 months

Tools

Autodesk Revit

CADD 3D/4D software

Job description

CDM Smith in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise to join our team. You will design, review and coordinate mechanical systems on complex projects, mentor junior staff, and help deliver sustainable, resilient solutions across multi‑disciplinary teams.

The role supports a hybrid work environment, may involve travel up to 10%, and offers opportunities to expand technical leadership, advance design documentation, and contribute to new building