Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer - Lifestyle

Progressive Companies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer to lead complex design initiatives from concept through construction in Detroit. You will deliver innovative mechanical system solutions, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across project teams.

Required is a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 15+ years of experience in mechanical systems design, strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and deep knowledge of codes for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Approximately 15+ years of post-graduation professional engineering experience in mechanical systems design.
• Expertise with Revit and AutoCAD for design and documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and fuel/gas codes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing HVAC, energy, and building mechanical systems, including energy modeling or performance simulations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information through reports, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical engineering designs and specifications aligned with project goals and performance objectives.
• Utilize advanced design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD to produce accurate and efficient documentation.
• Lead construction administration activities including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and technical documentation oversight.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to define project scope, schedules, and technical strategies.
• Engage directly with clients to understand project objectives and translate them into actionable engineering solutions.
• Review complex engineering documentation to ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Mentor and support engineering staff while contributing to knowledge sharing and “lessons learned” initiatives across project teams.

Job description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer, you will lead complex engineering design initiatives from concept through construction, delivering innovative mechanical system solutions that align with client goals and Performance Based Design principles. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project stakeholders to develop high-performance building systems while ensuring quality, compliance, and technical excellence. In this role, you will also mentor engineering staff and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical leadership.

Deliver Results

• Develop high-quality mechanical engineering designs and specifications aligned with project goals and performance objectives.
• Utilize advanced design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD to produce accurate and efficient documentation.
• Lead construction administration activities including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and technical documentation oversight.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to define project scope, schedules, and technical strategies.
• Engage directly with clients to understand project objectives and translate them into actionable engineering solutions.
• Review complex engineering documentation to ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Mentor and support engineering staff while contributing to knowledge sharing and “lessons learned” initiatives across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Approximately 15+ years of post-graduation professional engineering experience in mechanical systems design.
• Demonstrated expertise with Revit and AutoCAD for engineering design and documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and fuel/gas codes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing HVAC, energy, and building mechanical systems, including energy modeling or performance simulations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information through reports, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineering staff.