Senior Mechanical Engineer - PE

Location: Southfield, MI, 48076

Country: United States

Salary: $100000-$140000

Start Date:

Description:

About the job


Leadership Opportunities - We're Growing!

We are a veteran owned dynamic architectural and engineering firm, is on the lookout for Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) tto become part of our Southfield, MI office. We have over five decades of excellence, shaping environments that power industry and enrich communities. From modern automotive research facilities to vibrant university campuses, we specialize in several markets and industries including research facilities, commercial, automotive, K-12, higher education, healthcare, religious, and government sectors. We blend creative design with technical expertise to deliver sustainable, future-ready spaces. We have a steady reliable workload established through providing more than 55 years of reliable engineering.


Here, your expertise will directly influence high-profile projects, lead a versatile team of professionals, and provide the autonomy and recognition that senior engineers value—offering a meaningful step forward in your career with an employer committed to progress, quality, and effect.


What You’ll Do:


  • Project Management and Engineering Excellence: Lead mechanical design projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, from schematics through construction, ensuring impactful and efficient solutions for institutional, commercial, and automotive research buildings
  • Engineering Calculations: Perform accurate calculations and utilize load calculation software for heating and cooling loads and energy analyses
  • AutoCAD/Revit Coordination: Lead coordination efforts between departments using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across multi-discipline and multi-company/consultant project teams
  • Collaborative Communication: Work with project managers, assisting with model presentations and client meetings across diverse project teams. Strong external communication with clients, consultants and contractors
  • Design and Implementation: Accomplish design tasks of limited scope, plan, implement, and lead mechanical design projects, determining resource requirements, staff allocation, project timelines, and budgetary needs
  • Guidance and Compliance: Provide guidance to engineering staff, review construction drawings for code compliance and technical accuracy, and maintain familiarity with current processes to enhance efficiency and productivity
  • Field Site Visits and Inspections: Conduct field site visits to inspect existing equipment, systems, and facilities, ensuring conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
  • Proposal Development: Review, understand, and respond to request for proposals, writing and submitting project proposals to clients
  • Seal documents in your discipline for projects you oversee


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Mechanical Engineering program or in a related engineering discipline
  • Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Michigan
  • 10+ years of experience designing mechanical building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, temperature controls) for institutional, commercial, or automotive research facilities
  • Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
  • Experience with engineering software and load calculation programs
  • An understanding of construction codes, architecture, and engineering principles
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed


What We Offer:


Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Flexible daily morning start times to start your 8-hour workday.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
  • 401(k) matching & health savings account options
  • Paid project mileage and travel expenses
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Company-paid life insurance


Additional perks:

  • Lunch-and-learn sessions for ongoing professional development
  • Reimbursements for fees related to professional licenses & association memberships (e.g., architecture, engineering) and project travel
  • Company-funded assistance for accredited field-related education
  • Company-sponsored staff and family outings throughout the year
  • Exclusive corporate discounts
  • Company-owned northern Michigan condominium for employee use