Senior Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Sustainable Design

CDM Smith; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise to advance technical leadership on diverse projects. The role supports hybrid work and involves expanding project leadership responsibilities and shaping sustainable environment solutions.

You will work across multiple offices and collaborate with clients to deliver resilient, energy‑efficient designs while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical journals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical or related)
• EIT certification or FE exam within 18 months of hire
• Minimum 5 years of related experience; travel may be required
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HVAC and plumbing systems, including master planning and feasibility studies.
• Review designs for compliance with federal, state and local codes; ensure policy adherence.
• Conduct site reviews and update design requirements per location.
• Develop technical papers and design docs for knowledge sharing and publishing.
• Attend conferences and collaborate with sales to expand outreach.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise project work to ensure quality.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Design principles

MS Office

Verbal & written comms

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise to advance technical leadership on diverse projects. The role supports hybrid work and involves expanding project leadership responsibilities and shaping sustainable environment solutions.

You will work across multiple offices and collaborate with clients to deliver resilient, energy‑efficient designs while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical journals.