Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE – HVAC & Building Systems

SST Direct; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a Baltimore, MD project team. The role focuses on designing, coordinating, and delivering mechanical systems for commercial construction, with emphasis on HVAC, piping, and hydronic systems.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead construction administration activities, review shop drawings and RFIs, and ensure code compliance and constructibility.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience designing HVAC, piping, hydronic, and mechanical equipment systems.
• Experience preparing mechanical drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with CAD and mechanical design/modeling software.
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, building standards, and engineering regulations.
• Experience with construction administration, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage mechanical drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations from conceptual design through construction documentation.
• Design and evaluate HVAC, piping, hydronic, and mechanical equipment systems in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
• Prepare and review mechanical engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and coordination with project requirements.
• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling software to develop and review detailed mechanical drawings and models.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure coordinated and constructible designs.
• Lead construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits.
• Assist project managers with project scope, cost tracking, technical coordination, and risk evaluation.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet applicable building codes, safety regulations, and engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, technical development, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Hydronic systems

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a Baltimore, MD project team. The role focuses on designing, coordinating, and delivering mechanical systems for commercial construction, with emphasis on HVAC, piping, and hydronic systems.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead construction administration activities, review shop drawings and RFIs, and ensure code compliance and constructibility.