Senior Mechanical Engineer (P.E.) (Detroit)
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Salary: $115,000 - $170,000 per year A bit about us: We are an employee-owned architecture and engineering practice with a national footprint and a strong regional presence. For more than 60 years, our multidisciplinary teams have delivered technically sophisticated, performance-focused design solutions across complex project types. Our work emphasizes precision, innovation, and measurable outcomes—particularly in environments where performance, reliability, and sustainability are critical. As an ESOP organization, every team member has a direct stake in our shared success, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking. Why join us? Ownership Mentality
As an employee-owner, you directly benefit from the firm’s success through ESOP participation and profit sharing. Technically Challenging Work
Lead and contribute to complex, high-performance projects that demand advanced engineering expertise and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Growth & Leadership Development
We invest in continuing education, mentorship, and leadership pathways to help you expand your technical influence and career trajectory. Balanced, People-First Culture
Hybrid work schedule, strong benefits coverage, paid parental leave, and a culture known for low turnover, consistent communication, and meaningful community engagement. Job Details We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in controlled environments to lead the design of advanced HVAC and mechanical systems for highly regulated and mission-critical spaces. This individual will serve as a technical authority, guiding complex projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Direct mechanical system design for specialized environments requiring stringent temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality control.
Develop custom HVAC and utility solutions incorporating advanced filtration, dehumidification strategies, specialty piping systems, and redundancy planning.
Perform detailed psychrometric evaluations and apply practical duct and piping sizing methodologies grounded in real-world performance.
Lead energy modeling and system performance analyses to optimize efficiency and sustainability outcomes.
Produce clear and comprehensive control narratives, sequences of operation, technical specifications, and performance criteria.
Guide advanced modeling efforts in Revit and AutoCAD, including complex coordination of sloped sanitary/process piping and system integration.
Collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and internal disciplines to ensure alignment with project objectives and regulatory standards.
Conduct field observations, support commissioning efforts, and facilitate post-project evaluations to continuously improve delivery.
Mentor junior engineers and review critical deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
Contribute to firm-wide innovation initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending strategic improvements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical system design.
Demonstrated expertise in psychrometrics, humidity/dew point control, redundancy strategies, and high-performance mechanical systems.
Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Experience designing for regulated or mission-critical environments. Preferred Experience Background supporting highly controlled or technical facilities (e.g., research, advanced manufacturing, data-driven infrastructure, or similar).
Experience developing fee proposals, control diagrams, and detailed technical specifications.
Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable design strategies. Additional Information Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite; 2 days remote).
Multiple office locations available; North Carolina locations are strongly preferred.
Interview process typically includes two virtual discussions followed by an in-person meeting, with decisions made quickly. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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