Senior Mechanical Engineer (P.E.) (Durham)

Jobot
Durham, NC
Established Design Firm Seeking Senior Mechanical Engineer (P.E.)

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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.

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Posted 2026-03-27

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