Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer 
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: 120K-140K + discretionary bonus
Duration: Permanent/Direct-Hire
 

Looking for a role where your MEP expertise can have a bigger impact than simply designing systems?

This opportunity puts you at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, building performance, and real estate. You’ll evaluate existing properties, identify risks and opportunities, advise clients, and help solve complex building challenges across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems, while taking on projects involving energy efficiency, commissioning, forensic evaluations, design reviews, and construction.

Why This Role Is Different

• More variety: Move beyond traditional design work into assessments, energy audits, commissioning, forensic investigations, and construction.
• More influence: Work directly with owners, clients, and site teams to provide practical engineering recommendations.
• More autonomy: Leverage your experience and engineering judgment to lead projects and solve complex problems.
• Sustainability with real-world impact: Help clients improve building performance while navigating practical requirements, codes, and regulations.
• Cross-disciplinary exposure: Collaborate with professionals across engineering and the broader built environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead property condition assessments (PCAs) and develop probable cost estimates.
• Peer review building designs and evaluate MEP systems.
• Perform energy audits, commissioning, forensic evaluations, and construction-related assessments.
• Evaluate HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems.
• Interact directly with clients, contractors, and site personnel.
• Lead projects and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Travel locally and regionally to project sites.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 15+ years of experience designing and evaluating building MEP systems.
• Strong HVAC and plumbing expertise, with working knowledge of electrical and fire protection systems.
• Experience with facilities engineering, energy audits, commissioning, and/or sustainability consulting.
• Proven project leadership and client management experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and Box.
• LEED or CEM certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

The Opportunity

If you’re an experienced MEP engineer ready to move beyond traditional design and become a trusted advisor on complex building and sustainability challenges, this role offers the technical variety, client exposure, and leadership opportunity to take your career to the next level.