Senior Mechanical Engineer - Remote District Energy & Utilities

wileywilson; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

401k with matching

PTO 24 days

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in district utilities for our Lynchburg, VA office. You will lead district heating and cooling projects, guide design teams, and advance sustainable energy solutions across generation and distribution systems.

This senior role requires a PE license, 10+ years in district utilities, and strong leadership. The position offers ESOP ownership, hybrid work options, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401k matching,

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of focused experience with district thermal utility systems, including both generation and distribution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design for district thermal systems, including hot water, chilled water, and steam networks.
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the district utilities sector.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses, including life cycle cost evaluations (LCCA).
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers.
• Support field investigations and system evaluations to align designs with site conditions and client needs.
• Participate in design reviews to uphold quality and system performance.
• Assist with construction phase services.

Skills

District utilities

Project management

Leadership

PE license

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wiley|Wilson is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in district utilities for our Lynchburg, VA office. You will lead district heating and cooling projects, guide design teams, and advance sustainable energy solutions across generation and distribution systems.

This senior role requires a PE license, 10+ years in district utilities, and strong leadership. The position offers ESOP ownership, hybrid work options, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401k matching,