Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Design

at Michael Baker International

• Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Design
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dallas, United States

About the role

• Senior Mechanical Engineer leading design and construction support for healthcare and commercial projects at Michael Baker. Collaborating with teams to innovate and ensure project excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical and plumbing construction documents, including layouts, details, and specifications.
• Engage with clients in business development activities, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, electrical, fire, structural, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Participate in client meetings, assess project needs, present design concepts, and adjust plans to meet client expectations.
• Develop scope of work, develop pricing and technical documentation, and create fee estimates for proposals.
• Perform detailed HVAC technical analyses and calculations.
• Ensure project quality, schedule, and budget requirements are consistently met.
• Contribute to internal and external technical development initiatives.
• Conduct internal technical reviews (ITRs) of peer design projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly.
• Perform field surveys of existing equipment to inform design decisions.
• Stay current with trends and innovations in HVAC and plumbing engineering.
• Support additional tasks, assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Focus) required.
• 8+ years of related professional experience is required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Experience in building mechanical design and construction administration.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interface and communicate with team members, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines.
• Complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls design.
• Extensive experience with technical writing.
• Availability to occasionally travel to project locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits