Sr Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Plumbing

SSOE Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Professional development

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare projects. The role emphasizes independent problem solving, leadership in multi-discipline teams, and a track record of delivering complex facilities.

The position offers ownership opportunities, a strong bonus program, and comprehensive benefits as part of an employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required or equivalent.
• PE or PE-tracked preferred, plus 2+ years of relevant experience with SSOE or equivalent.
• Experience sizing HVAC equipment, duct and hydronic systems, plumbing, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Apply comprehensive HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design knowledge.
• Represent the firm in meetings to plan and coordinate projects.
• Plan, develop, and direct medium to large engineering projects with budget, schedule, and quality control responsibility.
• Ensure items meet materials, equipment, manufacturer quality, and field construction standards.
• May supervise engineers and designers on the same project.
• Travel required; valid driver’s license.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

Job description

At SSOE, you will engage with an innovation-driven culture where integrated delivery across architectural, structural, MEP, process, civil, and automation disciplines fuels impactful industrial and complex commercial projects worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design in the Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare industries.

Why Join SSOE?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a “Great Place to Work” and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible for a generous bonus package and profit-sharing. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to purchase shares in the company — shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary : $114k - $140k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks

• Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
• Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, Our Growth Trajectory Allows Us To Offer The Opportunities Normally Associated With a Large Firm While Embracing The Collaborative And Supportive Culture Often Found In Smaller Firms. As a Member Of The SSOE Team, You'll Work On Exciting And Diverse Projects For Fortune 100 Clients Around The Globe, Supported By The Best Technology For The Task At Hand. You'll Experience Our Employee-centric Culture That Strives To Offer a Healthy Balance, Flexible Working Arrangements, Direct Access To Leadership At All Levels, And a Continuous Learning Mindset. Once You Experience The SSOE Difference, You’ll Understand The Why Behind Our Metrics

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibikities

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems, practices, and methods and may create and refine unique design solutions. In the case of a licensed staff member, acting as a lead project engineer, this includes but is not limited to, the stamping/sealing of one's drawings/documents as well as drawings/documents done as the professional in "responsible charge" as defined by the applicable statute of jurisdiction.
• Represents the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a medium to large engineering project or a number of smaller complex projects with overall responsibility for budget adherence, schedule adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
• Responsible for acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction.
• May serve in chosen discipline as a staff advisor or consultant in the role of technical specialist requiring highly, specialized knowledge and skills, and the use of advanced techniques.
• Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and/or unusual problems and developments.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers working on the same assigned project.
• Defines project scope of work and organizes into manageable tasks.
• Provides supervisor and project manager with scope of work change warnings.
• Maintains continuing professional education in discipline.
• Takes part in client contact and business development activities.
• Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need on Day One:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
• PE, or PE-tracked preferred, plus two (2) or more years of experience with SSOE as an Engineer 4 or the same educational, certification, and registration requirements as above with eight (8) or more years of related practical experience with former employer(s).
• If not registered, five (5) years at SSOE as an Engineer 4 or eleven (11) years of related practical experience with former employer is required.
• Experience with, and the ability to size HVAC equipment, duct and ancillary equipment, hydronic, utility piping systems, plumbing systems and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, and MicroStation preferred, as well as Microsoft Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of International Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards, ASPE Standards, and NFPA Standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare projects, mainly.
• Good communication skills.