Senior Mechanical Engineer – Lead Designs & Mentor Team (Hybrid)

Stratus®; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Healthcare programs

401k with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex projects and mentor a team of engineers. The role focuses on guiding design development, ensuring compliance with client expectations and regulatory standards, and coordinating with architecture and construction teams.

You will oversee the technical development of projects, review drawings and calculations, and deliver high-quality solutions for civic, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects/design efforts within Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of engineering designs for complex projects, providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, reviewing drawings, specifications, and calculations to ensure designs are feasible, accurate, and compliant.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering systems into architectural or construction projects, ensuring coordination across disciplines.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical leadership and professional development.
• Conduct quality control reviews at key project stages to ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations with expert technical input.
• Oversee construction administration tasks, including reviewing submittals and site visits.
• HVAC system design, equipment selection, and load calculations

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (2D)

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex projects and mentor a team of engineers. The role focuses on guiding design development, ensuring compliance with client expectations and regulatory standards, and coordinating with architecture and construction teams.

You will oversee the technical development of projects, review drawings and calculations, and deliver high-quality solutions for civic, commercial, and industrial facilities.