Senior Mechanical Engineer — Impactful Design & Growth

Heapy Engineering, Inc.; Greenville (SC); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Built for People culture

Wellness Week

401(k) with contributions

Annual bonus potential 10-15%

Open PTO

Professional development stipend

Descripción de la vacante

HEAPY is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering team in Greenville, SC. You will contribute to the growth of a new market, collaborating with colleagues to design and deliver mechanical systems for built environments.

This role emphasizes client relationships, innovation, and delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes. Responsibilities include developing designs, performing analyses, leveraging AI and automation where appropriate, and ensuring milestones are met while

Formación

• Requires a 4-year ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent in the Built Environment with advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 6+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering systems within Built Environment.
• FE Certification and progression toward PE registration; PE within 2 years of attainment.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure accurate input into design models and understand underlying reasons for designs.
• Collaborate to prepare plan details, estimates, and calculations supporting mechanical systems.
• Prepare designs, technical reports, and specifications for review and approval.
• Conduct field observations, tests, data collection, and documentation for designs and reports.
• Meet project deadlines and ensure deliverables meet client requirements and standards.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Engineering judgment

Team collaboration

Educación

ABET/Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Greenville, SC

Description

Join Our Growing Team Powering a Sustainable, Well, and Resilient Future.
Does this describe you?

• Do you like to be part of innovation and deliver excellence in technical design?
• Do you like to collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and drive success?
• Do you like to build strong client relationships?
• Do you enjoy an environment where you are trusted to manage your projects and work?
• Do you like being part of the initial team breaking ground in a new market?

If so, now is the perfect time to join HEAPY — a growing firm driven by innovation, purpose, and people. We’re expanding to meet the needs of our clients and communities, creating exciting new roles and growth opportunities along the way.

At HEAPY, our Colleague First approach means we invest in your career, well-being, and success. We’re committed to building a more sustainable world through thoughtful design and collaborative partnerships, and we’re looking for team members who want to grow with us while making an impact.

HEAPY is seeking a Senior - Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Colleague First culture in the Greenville area. In this role, you will be a key team member in a new market for HEAPY, working with select colleagues to expand the business. This is a unique position that could put you in a highly visible role with both clients and leadership. You’ll be empowered to do meaningful work, develop lasting relationships, and be part of a team where your ideas, growth, and authentic self are truly valued.

This position performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard mechanical design engineering techniques for HEAPY projects. This position accomplishes specific objectives that involve different variables related to mechanical engineering systems in the Built Environment.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your mechanical engineering career while contributing to meaningful projects.

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Base Qualifications

• Possession of a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent working knowledge/experience in a built environment with an advanced degree in engineering.
• Typically 6+ years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience/advanced degree in engineering) related to mechanical engineering systems in the Built Environment.
• Capability of exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.
• Experience using various computer software packages and automated mechanical engineering and design equipment.
• Possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification and be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) Registration. PE registration would be attained within the first 2 years of attaining this position level.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate input into the model or design tool and focuses on understanding the underlying reasons (i.e., ask questions).
• Collaborates with colleagues to prepare basic plan details and outlines, cost estimates, and perform calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of mechanical equipment, components, or systems.
• Gathers and records information for the preparation of design specifications.
• Reviews/evaluates vendor (and at higher levels, approves) shop drawings, bids, and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepares designs, technical reports, and specifications for review and approval.
• Collaborates with colleagues to perform field observations, tests, and measurements, collect field data, and prepare designs, reports, and related documentation (commensurate with level).
• Performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard mechanical design engineering techniques for segments of projects, small projects, or larger projects (commensurate with level).
• Leverages AI and automation in design and project responsibilities as appropriate.
• Meets project deadlines with punctuality, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
• Ensures project deliverables adhere to client project requirements, meet required standards and implements corrective action as needed.
• Delivers exceptional quality assurance to build trust, increase brand loyalty, and drive success and innovation.
• Builds strong customer relationships by delivering exceptional service that exceeds expectations.
• Enhances design capabilities, continuously learns, collaborates, experiments, seeks feedback, and suggests new ideas and technologies.
• Proactively seeks and engages in diverse experiences and learning opportunities to continually expand knowledge and leadership skills.
• Additional responsibilities as requested/needed.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to remain sedentary at a workstation for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and using a computer screen.
• Ability to operate a mouse, stylus, or similar tool to make adjustments on electronic visuals.
• Ability to see details of objects on a screen, including differences in colors, shades, and brightness.
• Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and via phone with other individuals.
• Possession of reliable transportation to and from project sites.
• Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments, which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc.
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering oneself into different positions traditionally achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc.
• Ability to move, transport, or position items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to apply established protocols and practices in a timely manner and follow safety guidelines for both the company and clients.
• Ability to gather, organize, and evaluate information related to projects and calculations (such as cost analysis, facility assessments, design calculations, etc.).

NOTE

This job description is not designed to state or imply that the listed responsibilities are the only duties to be performed by the colleague in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. All responsibilities and requirements listed are considered essential and may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals who request such modification due to disabilities. This document does not create an employee contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

HEAPY Benefits

• Built for People, Not Just Projects – a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work
• Thrive with HEAPY Benefits – premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead
• Be Rewarded for Your Impact – 10–15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
• Own Your Time – open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
• Wellness Week – we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect
• Feel Your Best – annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
• Grow with Purpose – annual professional development stipend to support your career goals

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