Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer:

The firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience to join its Washington, DC (Georgetown) office. This role provides senior-level technical leadership within a growing local mechanical team while also supporting projects nationally.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with comprehensive experience in mechanical system design and documentation across multi-family housing, commercial, and government projects. This position plays a key role in project leadership, client interaction, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to mechanical engineers and designers

Lead mechanical and plumbing design efforts from concept through construction

Develop and manage project work plans and schedules

Establish system selections, basis of design, and ensure quality of deliverables

Coordinate mechanical and plumbing design with other disciplines and project managers

Represent the mechanical discipline in client meetings and internal reviews

Participate in project meetings and maintain clear, effective communication

Provide construction phase support, including submittal reviews and RFI responses

Maintain and help develop mechanical and plumbing design standards

Support quality control initiatives in collaboration with senior engineering leadership

Serve as a senior technical resource for HVAC and plumbing design across teams

Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of focused mechanical/plumbing design experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Trane TRACE or similar load calculation software

Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to clients, managers, and project teams.