Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE — Energy Infrastructure Lead

ENFRA Solutions; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA is seeking a Mechanical Professional Engineer III to lead design and delivery of complex HVAC, hydronic, and thermal plant systems for large energy and infrastructure projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee quality, permitting support, and ensure performance, reliability, and energy efficiency, aligned with ENFRA’s design-build approach, with travel to job sites and close collaboration with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural or mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Expert knowledge of mechanical system design and applications.
• Strong leadership, project management, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Signing and sealing engineering documents and overseeing technical quality.
• Leads the design and execution of complex mechanical systems and large‑scale projects.
• Develops detailed system configurations and control schemes with emphasis on long‑term energy savings.
• Establishes engineering approaches, design standards, and best practices.
• Provides technical oversight and review of work performed by junior staff.
• Manages discipline scope, schedules, and budgets on projects.
• Supervises the planning for field investigations and site visits. Reviews plans for 3D laser scanning effort.
• Leads coordination with clients, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Performs work independently with broad authority.
• Resolves highly complex technical and project challenges.
• Actively mentors and develops junior engineers and designers.
• Supports existing client relationships through technical input, proposals, and client engagement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Mentoring

Engineering judgment

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE License

10+ years design experience

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

ENFRA is seeking a Mechanical Professional Engineer III to lead design and delivery of complex HVAC, hydronic, and thermal plant systems for large energy and infrastructure projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee quality, permitting support, and ensure performance, reliability, and energy efficiency, aligned with ENFRA’s design-build approach, with travel to job sites and close collaboration with clients.