Senior Mechanical Engineer | Rogers, AR
100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Rogers, AR, to coordinate, oversee, and manage mechanical engineering projects of varying size and complexity. In this project management path, you will serve as a point of contact for teams and clients while supporting the delivery of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.
You will manage project budgets, schedules, billing, quality control, client relationships, and staff development while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The team supports industrial, manufacturing, and MEP markets.
At a Glance
Location: Rogers, AR
Discipline: Mechanical
Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 25%
Work Schedule: Full Time In Office
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
- Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity, serving as the point of contact for teams and clients.
- Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors / Leaders during initial project opportunities.
- Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations, and contract reviews.
- Create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.
- Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.
- Ensure designs follow owner, IMEG, and code requirements, and that quality control, milestone deliverables, and construction technical support are completed on time.
- Coordinate design staff and project schedules through all phases of design and construction, and lead progress meetings with documentation.
- Lead project interviews and presentations.
- Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
- Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
- Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.
What You'll Bring
Required Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required
Experience
- 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
Required Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
- Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays
About the Team
- HVAC and mechanical systems that enhance performance and advance sustainability
- Multiple international ASHRAE Technology Awards for energy-efficient design
- Specialties include geothermal, chilled beams, central plants, and energy recovery
- Lifecycle analysis and rapid energy modeling for high-performance outcomes
- Projects across high-rise, healthcare, and industrial facilities
- Recent work includes Studio A / Edmond, OK / MRC Office + Retail, Commercial; Walmart / National / PSSE Q1 2026, Commercial; and BRR / 00298-1008 Boaz, AL / PY25 OPD, Commercial.
Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
- Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
- Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today to help deliver mechanical engineering solutions that support project goals and client expectations.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Professional Engineer license
- At least 14 years of experience in the building design consulting industry
- 16 years of experience in the building design consulting industry
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead staff
- Mastery of thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics principles related to HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design
- Ability to perform final quality control checks
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays
IMEG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IMEG and has not been reviewed or approved by IMEG.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is available on the first day of employment, limiting coverage gaps when switching jobs. Health plans are described as offering solid options, including BCBS choices, with sentiment skewing positive.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is emphasized, alongside a 401(k), with stock ownership opportunities for eligible employees. This structure can provide meaningful long-term value for those who stay through vesting.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Immediate PTO eligibility and a generous holiday schedule are highlighted, with vacation/PTO described favorably in recent entries. Parental leave is available and positively characterized in newer posts.
IMEG Insights
What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
