Principal Mechanical Engineer (PE) | Federal Projects

Arcadis; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Cleveland, Ohio to lead mechanical design for federal projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, at least 12 years of experience, and an active PE license. The salary range is $110,000–$180,000 based on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required for federal project work.
• Minimum 12 years of consulting engineering experience with strong federal project exposure.
• Proven experience delivering IFC design packages.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. (multi-state preferred).
• Strong communication skills (presentation, written, and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design teams and mentor junior staff.
• Design facilities across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
• Support projects with USACE and NAVFAC.
• Engage in business development and client relationship building.
• Ensure compliance with federal and industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC and Plumbing design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Role Description

Join Arcadis as a Senior Mechanical Engineer supporting federal facility projects. In this role, you will act as a Federal Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading mechanical design across multiple concurrent projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and federal clients to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. The role includes approximately 20% travel for site visits and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design teams and mentor junior staff to produce construction‑ready design packages
• Design facilities across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
• Possess design skill sets in HVAC and Plumbing.
• Support projects with USACE and NAVFAC.
• Lead project lifecycle activities including budgets, proposals, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Engage in business development and client relationship building within government sectors.
• Ensure compliance with federal and industry standards (UFC, UFGS, NFPA, NEC, NESC, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, UBC, IEC, CE, EN, ASHRAE).
• Travel as required (~20%).

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required for federal project work).
• Minimum 12 years of consulting engineering experience with strong federal project exposure.
• Proven experience delivering IFC design packages.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. (multi‑state preferred).
• Strong communication skills (presentation, written, and verbal).

Benefits and Salary

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401(K), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellness, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $110,000–$180,000, varying by experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.