Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Sustainable Systems

CDM Smith; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise. The role offers hybrid work with options to base in multiple US offices (Boston, MA; Fairfax, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Maitland, FL; Raleigh, NC; Dallas, TX).

You will lead design efforts, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff while advancing sustainable, resilient environments. The position emphasizes project leadership, technical knowledge sharing, and collaboration with sales to promote services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or FE exam in states where EIT is not obtainable within 18 months.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems with master planning and feasibility studies.
• Incorporate sustainability, energy efficiency, renewables, and green design principles.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state and local regulations.
• Perform site reviews and update design requirements as needed.
• Develop technical documents and publish papers; contribute to KM.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales teams; attend conferences.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering

EIT certification or FE exam within 18 months

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise. The role offers hybrid work with options to base in multiple US offices (Boston, MA; Fairfax, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Maitland, FL; Raleigh, NC; Dallas, TX).

You will lead design efforts, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff while advancing sustainable, resilient environments. The position emphasizes project leadership, technical knowledge sharing, and collaboration with sales to promote services.