Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission-Critical Systems (Hybrid)

HED; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems across major projects. You will own substantial portions of project design, mentor cross-functional teams, and represent the firm in client relationships from concept through construction administration.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of practice-wide standards and quality plans, with opportunities to influence project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• P.E. licensure is required.
• 10+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Revit experience required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of complex mechanical systems—HVAC, plumbing, fire protection—with minimal oversight.
• Validate and approve key mechanical calculations and integrate results into design.
• Oversee setup of mechanical Revit models, including views, sheet organization, and annotations.
• Resolve system conflicts during interdisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, and civil teams.
• Serve as the primary mechanical technical contact across internal and external project teams.
• Review and approve mechanical submittals, RFIs and substitutions; coordinate detailed responses.
• Perform site visits, field verification, and generate professional-level mechanical field reports.
• Provide mechanical design leadership from concept through construction administration; guide system selection and performance targets.
• Guide QAQC reviews and assist in development of project-specific mechanical quality plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and mechanical designers through delegation and feedback.
• Participate in fee development, scoping, and resource planning for mechanical scope in proposals.
• Lead internal and external project meetings presenting concepts and trade-offs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.E. licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

HED is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems across major projects. You will own substantial portions of project design, mentor cross-functional teams, and represent the firm in client relationships from concept through construction administration.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of practice-wide standards and quality plans, with opportunities to influence project