Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & MEP Lead (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with HVAC/plumbing expertise to lead complex MEP/Facilities projects. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring teams, and guiding design work that creates resilient, sustainable environments.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement balancing office and remote work from home. The candidate will develop proposals, review designs for regulatory compliance, and collaborate with sales to pursue client opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• PE license required; equivalent experience considered.
• 12 years of related experience; travel may be required.
• U.S. citizenship required to comply with government contracts and site access.

Responsibilities

• Create and nurture client relationships; lead project delivery for MEP/Facilities opportunities.
• Develop proposals with sales; ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regs.
• Attend conferences to improve visibility of firm products and services.
• Develop systems and studies from basic to high complexity (HVAC/plumbing/eco goals).
• Review designs for regulatory compliance and sign off on completed work.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

3D/4D design software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD tools

HVAC load calculation tools (Trane/TRACE/HAP/EnergyPlus)

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with HVAC/plumbing expertise to lead complex MEP/Facilities projects. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring teams, and guiding design work that creates resilient, sustainable environments.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement balancing office and remote work from home. The candidate will develop proposals, review designs for regulatory compliance, and collaborate with sales to pursue client opportunities.