Sr. Mechanical Engineer - MEP Consulting

Marx Okubo; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100% paid

401(k) matching 30%

ESOP ownership

Mentor program

Continuing education

Job summary

Marx Okubo, a national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer - MEP Consulting in Denver or SoCal. The role offers a starting salary range of $135,000–$155,000 with discretionary bonuses and a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include leading design and evaluation of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, energy audits, and project management across diverse building types. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSAE with mechanical specialty and PE preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in large-scale MEP systems.
• Knowledge of codes, energy audits, commissioning, and sustainability.
• LEED or CEM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evaluation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Perform energy audits, system commissioning, and project management.
• Conduct property condition assessments and cost estimates.
• Peer review building designs and communicate with clients.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

BSME or BSAE with mechanical specialty

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Box

Job description

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - MEP Consulting

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1316

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okubo works with real estate owners, investors, and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate their building projects, solve complex challenges and implement tailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication, and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality, as well as community college, governmental and municipal facilities. We are seeking dynamic leaders with a proven track record in project management and MEP system design, ready to drive innovation in our diverse range of projects.

We are currently accepting applications for a Mechanical Engineer at a Senior Associate Licensed Mechanical Engineer level to join our team in Denver or SoCal (Huntington Beach or Pasadena). Our expected starting annual salary range is $135,000 -$155,000, plus discretionary bonuses.

This role is on a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week, with site visits and work from home for the remainder.

Essential Functions

Leverage your passion for and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and engineering to:

• Conduct property condition assessments (PCAs)
• Provide estimations of probable costs to repair or replace systems
• Peer review building designs
• Perform energy audits, system commissioning, forensic evaluations, construction management and design and evaluations of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Interact with site personnel and clients, communicate clearly
• Engage in a diverse array of projects offering unique challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact
• Travel to project sites is required

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Ideal candidates will possess a BSME or BSAE with mechanical specialty, PE, and at least 10 years' experience in the engineering design and evaluation of large-scale building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems
• HVAC and plumbing system expertise is required, along with a fundamental knowledge of electrical and fire protection systemsWorking knowledge of national and state building codes and experience in facilities engineering, energy audits, commissioning and sustainability consulting
• Ability to integrate your interest in Sustainability with practical legal requirements to provide expert solutions to our clients
• LEED or CEM certificates are a plus
• Demonstrated leadership and project management successes
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask
• Decision-making and problem-solving experience in a technical role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid and Box

Physical Requirements

• Candidates should have the ability to:
• Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer
• Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Travel approximately 25-50% of the time both in and out of state

Benefits

Marx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets. The salary range listed for this role is $135,000-$155,000 though may vary based on location and aligned experience level.

Marx Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine the next steps in the recruitment process.

No new agencies will be used to fill this role.

Please use the link within ADP's Career Center posting to apply by August 14, 2026.