Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC / MEP Design)Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid)Work Schedule: Flexible remote / hybrid; mandatory in-office day: WednesdayBase Salary Range: $135,000+ (depending on experience, skills, and fit)Overall Compensation Range (base + benefits + incentives): approximately $155,000 – $180,000+ (depending on performance, long tenure, and skill premium)Why Join?About Founded in 1976, they are a well-established, award-winning consulting engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines. Over its nearly five decades of service, they have built a solid reputation for responsive client service, high-quality deliverables, and long-term relationships with architects, owners, and contractors. They work across a broad range of project types including healthcare, commercial, educational, government, retail, and institutional projects. Notable strengths and distinguishing features:Integrated multi-disciplinary practice. Provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection services in-house, which allows for collaborative solutions and seamless coordination across systems. Reputation for responsiveness & quality. Clients frequently commend their ability to meet tight schedules, maintain clear communication, deliver accurate documents, and respond quickly to changes and submittals. Award-winning designs. They have received multiple ASHRAE Excellence in Technology Awards over the years for innovative HVAC/MEP projects. Stability and long client relationships. Many clients and projects are recurring, and they value longevity in its staff—preferring engineers who aim for long tenures and deep project involvement. Ethos & culture. The company emphasizes integrity, respect for people, smart use of technology, sustainable/design-efficient engineering, and client-focused service. By joining, you’ll become part of a stable and respected mid-to-large engineering firm, working on meaningful projects, collaborating with talented peers, and building a legacy of engineering excellence.Position Overview & Key ResponsibilitiesAs our Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC/MEP Design, you will be a key contributor (not a manager) working in “production mode” — i.e., hands-on in design, calculations, client interaction, and site oversight. You will fill the role vacated by a retiring senior engineer, so there’s a real opportunity to grow, mentor others informally, and leave your stamp on critical projects.Your primary duties include:HVAC / hydronic designDesign, size, and document systems for chilled water, hot water, steam, pumps, air handlers, and associated piping.Integrate building automation/control systems.Perform energy modeling and load calculations (Trace 700 experience is a strong plus).Evaluate efficient system layouts, coordinate with architectural and structural constraints.Engineering documentation & coordinationProduce full CAD (AutoCAD) or Revit deliverables, detailing equipment, ductwork, piping, control schematics, and system coordination.Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and architectural disciplines.Review design submittals, provide responses to RFI’s, and perform QC on your deliverables.Client interaction, meetings & presentationsMeet with architects, owners, and contractors to understand requirements, present design options, and respond to feedback.Participate in design review meetings, client meetings, and internal design charrettes.Communicate clearly, manage expectations, and maintain client confidence.Site visits & construction supportConduct periodic site inspections, field review, and contract administration as needed.Assist with as-built verifications, commissioning support, punch lists, and troubleshooting.Travel is minimal and rarely overnight.Longevity & culture fitDemonstrate a history of longer tenures with prior firms (vs. many short stints).Work collaboratively with a small team, contribute proactively, and maintain excellent professional relationships.Uphold the technical standards, responsiveness, and client-first culture that SEG is known for.Qualifications & Desired SkillsRequired / Core Competencies:~15–25 years of experience (candidates slightly outside this range may be considered) in mechanical/MEP engineering, with strong emphasis on HVAC design in commercial buildings.Prior work in an MEP consulting firm, especially collaborating with architects and other building trades.Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Revit (BIM).Solid understanding of hydronic systems: chilled water, hot water, steam, pumps, control valves, piping, balancing, etc.Working knowledge of building automation and control systems integration.Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail.Good written and verbal communication, client-facing skills, and collaborative orientation.Ability to travel occasionally (minimal, rarely overnight).Willingness to spend one day per week in the office (Wednesdays) — other days are optional for in-office presence.Preferred / Differentiators:Experience in healthcare / hospital HVAC or critical facility design.Proficiency in Trace 700 for cooling load calculations and energy modeling.Experience with building commissioning or performance verification.Demonstrated longevity in prior roles (5+ years).Experience with sustainability, LEED, or energy efficiency design initiatives.Professional Growth & StabilityOpportunity to mentor, grow technically, and play a prominent role in key projectsA stable, client-trusted firm with ongoing project pipelinesExposure to diverse project types (healthcare, commercial, institutional)Supportive, collegial environment valuing integrity, excellence, and long-term relationships