Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services Seattle
A multidisciplinary engineering and design firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Seattle-based team. This is a key opportunity for an experienced HVAC professional to lead and mentor junior staff, contribute to complex building design projects, and play a critical role in quality assurance and technical delivery.
The Opportunity:
The role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and collaboration with seasoned professionals across engineering disciplines. The company, known for its employee-owned structure and entrepreneurial culture, fosters innovation, sustainability, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support junior mechanical engineers and designers
- Serve in a "responsible charge" capacity for design and quality deliverables
- Conduct QA/QC reviews of design documents, specifications, and calculations
- Ensure code compliance and technical excellence across HVAC systems
- Develop and edit basis of design narratives and project documentation
- Perform life-cycle cost analyses and energy/cost modeling
- Select and evaluate HVAC equipment, including chillers, boilers, air terminals, and DX systems
- Write specifications, develop control sequences, and modify control diagrams
- Attend contractor meetings during bid phases and provide technical clarifications
- Evaluate cost estimates and assess value engineering options
- Apply risk management practices to mitigate project exposure
- Monitor and manage work plans across multiple projects and guide team resources
- Conduct site visits to oversee progress and resolve issues within time and budget
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of HVAC design experience
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience with mission critical (healthcare), data center, or telecom projects preferred but not required
- Proven background in building mechanical systems design
About the Company:
This firm has a long-standing history in engineering and design, dating back over a half a century. With a global network of professionals and a mission to innovate and collaborate, the team works on some of the most complex challenges in the built and natural environments. They value diverse perspectives, employee ownership, and making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
