Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Industrial Systems Design

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems from our Facilities Engineering Solution Center in Nashville or Knoxville, TN.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, guiding project teams, and partnering with clients to ensure high-quality, sustainable facility performance. Required are ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, PE registration, and 10+ years of design experience in consulting or construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• PE registration required; leadership and client interaction skills expected.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering design experience; consulting/construction background preferred.
• Familiarity with piping codes, IBC, and industry standards; strong communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency; mentoring experience with junior engineers aPlus.
• ASME B31.1 and B31.3 familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mechanical systems for large industrial facilities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to the mechanical project team; ensure quality drawings and specs.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality results.
• Support project managers to meet scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Lead complex technical portions of client meetings and build client relationships.
• Serve as technical adviser to department leadership and staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

Mechanical design

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

ASME B31.1/B31.3 familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems from our Facilities Engineering Solution Center in Nashville or Knoxville, TN.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, guiding project teams, and partnering with clients to ensure high-quality, sustainable facility performance. Required are ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, PE registration, and 10+ years of design experience in consulting or construction,