Mechanical Senior Project Engineer

About the role

As a Mechanical Senior Project Engineer in our Detroit office, you will play a crucial role in helping our clients achieve energy-efficient building solutions, protect the environment, and create a better, greener future.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners
• Responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline
• Develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client and project partner needs
• Lead the team in implementing solutions

Requirements

• BSME/BSAE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience)
• 15+ years of experience designing HVAC building systems for research, Healthcare or Higher Education facilities
• Professional engineering registration required
• Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written communications skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective working individually and within team environments

Skills

• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks)

Benefits

• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement
• A performance-based year-end bonus
• Thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement
• Performance-based year-end bonus
• Flexible work environment
• Wellness resources
• Community-focused initiatives

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