Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer (10+ years' experience)

Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead diverse design projects while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment. The firm is known for its unique approach to integrated design, promoting professional growth and a balanced work-life culture. With a commitment to excellence and social responsibility, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field. If you are passionate about building systems and eager to grow, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid work-from-home policy

Paid time-off

Company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave

Company-paid dental plan

Company-paid life insurance

401(K) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Educational reimbursement

Licensure and membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in building systems design and leading projects.
• Strong communication skills required for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept design through construction phases.
• Mentor junior team members and represent the firm in meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Building Systems Design

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Revit

Load Calculation Programs

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer (10+ years' experience)

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SMMA has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer with 10+ years of experience, the ability to lead a range of multiple design project types, and a good balance of leadership, technical, communication, and organizational skills.

Our Engineering team is a part of an integrated, multidisciplinary design firm with a dynamic mix of architects and engineers. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented, professional environment that promotes professional and creative growth. We pride ourselves in having a culture that promotes a balanced life/work approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project leadership from concept design through construction administration phases in a range of project types.
• Guide and mentor junior team members through project design phases.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and marketing pursuits.
• Demonstrate experience with a range of system types and an interest in continuing to learn.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in building systems design and leading design projects
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A PE is required
• Knowledge of Revit, Load Calculation Programs, MS Office

About the Firm:

SMMA remains one of the area’s most unique design firms due to its composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since its incorporation in 1955, the firm focuses on creating lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.

The firm was founded by MIT and Rensselaer alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, SMMA continues its dedication to a flexible integrated approach while remaining guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence and social responsibility.

SMMA is organized into seven studios of market focus: Corporate, Commercial, Life Science, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Advanced Technology. At SMMA, studios represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firm’s studios form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence.

Company Perks:

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Hybrid work-from-home policy
• Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
• “Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Architecture and Planning, Engineering Services, and Design Services