Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & MEP Lead

Essenti Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Atlanta area to lead HVAC and plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, and government sectors. You will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage clients to develop strong proposals and sustain long-term client relationships, while supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; PE license required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and load calculation software.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical design from concept to construction.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Lead proposals and support business development efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster team growth.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Load calculation software

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Atlanta area to lead HVAC and plumbing system design for commercial, institutional, and government sectors. You will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage clients to develop strong proposals and sustain long-term client relationships, while supporting business development efforts.