Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Do you like to deliver excellence in technical design?
• Do you like to be part of innovation?
• Do you like to collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and drive success?
• Do you like to continuously learn?
• Do you like to build strong client relationships?
• Do you enjoy an environment where you are trusted to manage your projects and work?

• Possession of a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent working knowledge/experience in a built environment with an advanced degree in engineering. 
• Typically 4+ years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience/advanced degree in engineering) related to mechanical engineering systems in the Built Environment. 
• Capability of exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications. 
• Experience using various computer software packages and automated mechanical engineering and design equipment. 
• Possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification and be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) Registration. PE registration would be attained within the first 2 years of attaining this position level.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate input into the model or design tool and focuses on understanding the underlying reasons (i.e., ask questions).
• Collaborates with colleagues to prepare basic plan details and outlines, cost estimates, and perform calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of mechanical equipment, components, or systems. 
• Gathers and records information for the preparation of design specifications. 
• Reviews/evaluates vendor (and at higher levels, approves) shop drawings, bids, and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepares designs, technical reports, and specifications for review and approval. 
• Collaborates with colleagues to perform field observations, tests, and measurements, collect field data, and prepare designs, reports, and related documentation (commensurate with level).
• Performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard mechanical design engineering techniques for segments of projects, small projects, or larger projects (commensurate with level). 
• Leverages AI and automation in design and project responsibilities as appropriate. 
• Meets project deadlines with punctuality, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
• Ensures project deliverables adhere to client project requirements, meet required standards and implements corrective action as needed.
• Delivers exceptional quality assurance to build trust, increase brand loyalty, and drive success and innovation. 
• Builds strong customer relationships by delivering exceptional service that exceeds expectations.
• Enhances design capabilities, continuously learns, collaborates, experiments, seeks feedback, and suggests new ideas and technologies.
• Proactively seeks and engages in diverse experiences and learning opportunities to continually expand knowledge and leadership skills.
• Additional responsibilities as requested/needed.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to remain sedentary at a workstation for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and using a computer screen.
• Ability to operate a mouse, stylus, or similar tool to make adjustments on electronic visuals.
• Ability to see details of objects on a screen, including differences in colors, shades, and brightness.
• Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and via phone with other individuals. 
• Possession of reliable transportation to and from project sites.
• Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments, which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc.
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering oneself into different positions traditionally achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc.
• Ability to move, transport, or position items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to apply established protocols and practices in a timely manner and follow safety guidelines for both the company and clients.
• Ability to gather, organize, and evaluate information related to projects and calculations (such as cost analysis, facility assessments, design calculations, etc.).

HEAPY Benefits

• Built for People, Not Just Projects – a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work 
• Thrive with HEAPY Benefits – premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind 
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead 
• Be Rewarded for Your Impact – 10–15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
• Own Your Time – open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
• Wellness Week – we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect 
• Feel Your Best – annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
• Grow with Purpose – annual professional development stipend to support your career goals 

About
HEAPY is Inspiring a Better Way of BuildingColleagues are at the center of everything we do at HEAPY. By engineering more sustainable, resilient buildings, our colleagues are creating healthy environments that inspire and have a positive impact on the community. In this way, HEAPY creates high-performance buildings to help clients achieve not just their goals for form and function, but also around sustainability commitments, recruitment, retention, productivity, and occupant wellness.Our Colleague First approach encompasses how we invest in our colleagues here at HEAPY, as well as the way we engage with clients. Through active listening, creative collaboration, and support that extends throughout a building’s life cycle, we are creating a more rewarding engagement.Investing in Our Team Inspires Remarkable PerformanceOur national portfolio speaks to the HEAPY team’s MEP engineering, technology engineering, commissioning, and construction administration expertise. But what truly sets us apart is the belief that continually investing in our colleagues is good for our clients, our communities, and our company.HEAPY’s Colleague First culture reflects an environment in which people feel heard and respected, one where we take pride in delivering upon the core values of our organization. This support enables our colleagues to better guide clients through challenging design decisions and build the trust that enables unparalleled engineering solutions.