Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead HVAC & Chiller/Boiler

Kimmel Associates; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Kimmel Associates is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design of complex HVAC systems for commercial/institutional facilities, including boiler and chiller plants. The role offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and work with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

You will ensure energy-efficient, compliant designs on schedule and within budget while collaborating closely with project managers, architects, and engineers across phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of HVAC/mechanical design experience with a consulting engineering firm or MEP contractor.
• Extensive experience designing commercial and institutional HVAC systems.
• Strong experience with boiler plants and chiller plant design.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design software (such as Trane TRACE 700 or newer).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for project and client site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, boiler, and chiller plant systems for commercial and institutional projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering solutions that meet client objectives for performance, efficiency, sustainability, and cost.
• Prepare and review mechanical calculations, equipment selections, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, electrical engineers, and other design professionals throughout all project phases.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality and accuracy.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and provide engineering support during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and project budgets.
• Support clients by providing practical, innovative engineering solutions that improve building performance.

Skills

HVAC design

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane TRACE 700

Job description

Kimmel Associates is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design of complex HVAC systems for commercial/institutional facilities, including boiler and chiller plants. The role offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and work with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

You will ensure energy-efficient, compliant designs on schedule and within budget while collaborating closely with project managers, architects, and engineers across phases.