Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)

UpCore Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UpCore Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience. This role offers leadership within a growing local mechanical team and collaboration with a national network of professionals.

The candidate will provide senior-level engineering leadership, lead impactful projects, and represent the mechanical discipline during client engagements. Licensing and mentorship are valued across government, commercial, and multi-family projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical/plumbing design experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Trane Trace load calculation software.
• Strong ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide mechanical engineers and designers.
• Develop and manage project work plans.
• Lead system selections and basis of design, ensuring design quality.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Trane Trace

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of HVAC and Plumbing design experience. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing local Mechanical team while also collaborating with a national network of professionals.

In this role, you will provide senior-level engineering and design leadership, lead impactful projects, and serve as a key representative of the Mechanical discipline during client engagements. If you're a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys mentoring teams, driving high-quality design, and working on cutting-edge projects across Multi-Family Housing, Commercial, and Government sectors—this is a role where you can truly make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and guidance to Mechanical engineers and designers
• Develop and manage project work plans
• Lead system selections, basis of design, and ensure quality of work product
• Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with project team members
• Represent the Mechanical discipline in client meetings and communicate effectively with clients
• Coordinate mechanical/plumbing design with other project disciplines and the Project Manager
• Support construction phases including submittal reviews and RFI responses
• Maintain and develop mechanical/plumbing standards with senior engineering staff
• Assist the Mechanical Director with work product quality control
• Act as a senior resource, providing guidance across HVAC and plumbing design
• Collaborate openly and professionally to resolve challenges and enhance design outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of focused mechanical/plumbing design experience
• Mechanical Engineering Professional (PE) license a plus
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Trane Trace load calculation software
• Strong ability to present information and confidently respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public