Senior Mechanical Engineer - MEP Lead for Transit Projects

EXP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for transit, transportation, commercial, institutional, and public infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will mentor junior engineers, review calculations and specs, coordinate with architectural, structural and electrical teams, ensure NFPA and building code compliance, and manage projects from planning through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; registration in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong expertise in HVAC systems design, load calculations, equipment selection, and mechanical system analysis.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, transit, transportation, rail, aviation, or public infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems from planning through construction.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, load analyses, one-line diagrams, studies, reports, and technical specifications.
• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and scheduling for airside and hydronic systems.
• Develop equipment room layouts and system concepts during planning and design phases.
• Design and coordinate mechanical systems for transit stations, maintenance facilities, tunnels, and public infrastructure.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and fire protection disciplines.
• Review codes, standards, and client requirements to ensure project compliance (NFPA, mechanical codes).
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers; lead multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

HVAC design

Load calculations

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

HVAC design software

Job description

EXP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for transit, transportation, commercial, institutional, and public infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will mentor junior engineers, review calculations and specs, coordinate with architectural, structural and electrical teams, ensure NFPA and building code compliance, and manage projects from planning through construction.