Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Market

Gresham Smith; Buford (GA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Buford, GA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Industrial Market. The role focuses on designing large industrial systems, coordinating with clients and regulators, and producing detailed drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include leading HVAC, piping, and utility designs, supervising project progress, and ensuring compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA and IPC/IBC codes. Hybrid, full-time position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or related field and 8 years of experience (or Master's with 5 years).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Extensive experience with Revit, CAESAR II, Navisworks, Plant 3D, AutoCAD, HAP, COMcheck, Pipe-Flo, and piping systems design per IPC/IBC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for industrial projects.
• Lead design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems; piping and utility services.
• Coordinate project with clients, contractors, and authorities; supervise installation and progress.
• Perform energy modeling and check shop drawings; issue PFDs, P&IDs, and UFDs.
• Assist in bids and contract administration.

Skills

Piping design

Mechanical systems design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or related field

Master's degree in Engineering (any) or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

CAESAR II

Navisworks

Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Career HAP

COMcheck

Pipe-Flo

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Market

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

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Gresham Smith | Buford Office
Buford, GA 30519, USA

• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO004235

Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Summary:

Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for industrial projects. Conceptualize the initial mechanical design approach for major phases of large industrial projects through installation, with an emphasis on specifying equipment, calculating loads, ductwork and pipe sizing, selection of HVAC equipment such as pumps, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchanger and air washer units. Design plumbing and fire protection systems. Piping design experience with utility services such as nitrogen, oxygen, and deionized water, fuel oil, steam, and instrument air on complex industrial projects. Produce engineering drawings and instructions based on calculations. Interpret and revise engineering drawings. Prepare plans, isometrics, schematics, P&IDs, PFDs, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates. Select and size equipment for systems. Supervise the installation, repair and replacement of systems and ensure specifications and safety standards are met. Participate in contract bidding and administration. Supervise and observe the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State and County officials and other outside agencies. Lead the coordination of projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project. Lead in conceiving, planning and conducting research to resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements). Understanding of codes and standards applicable to industrial design including but not limited to: ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, and the IBC code set. Check and approve shop drawings. Piping stress analysis and support design for piping systems in data center and industrial projects. Perform energy modeling in COMcheck.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and eight (8) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and eight (8) years of experience, the employer will also accept a Master's degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Must have a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Must also have demonstrated advanced experience with: Revit software; CAESAR II software; Navisworks; Plant 3D; AutoCAD; Career HAP; COMcheck; Pipe-Flo; Mechanical engineering systems design for Industrial and Manufacturing processes; ASHRAE, ASME, IBC code set and NFPA codes and standards; Creation of PFDs, P&IDs and UFDs; and plumbing and drainage system design as per plumbing codes and standards like IPC and IBC.

Salary offered for the position is: $149,350.08 - $172,700.00/year.

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Additional Locations:

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