Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join SST Direct and help deliver technically complex projects from early concept design through construction. This Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) position offers the chance to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment while contributing to high-impact mechanical solutions. Approved onsite office locations are available across Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Durham, NC; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; and Morrisville, NC.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations across all phases, from conceptual planning through construction documentation.
• Design and evaluate mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, hydronic, and mechanical equipment systems.
• Apply applicable mechanical engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices to project designs.
• Review mechanical engineering deliverables to confirm accuracy, quality, scope compliance, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Lead construction administration activities such as shop drawing review, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and conducting project site visits.
• Use CAD and 3D modeling software to create and coordinate 2D drawings and 3D mechanical models.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated and constructible mechanical solutions.
• Assist with project cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation related to mechanical systems.
• Identify opportunities for technical and process improvements.
• Support ongoing professional development and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Professional experience designing mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, hydronic, and equipment systems.
• Experience producing mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system designs.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Experience with construction administration, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site coordination.
• Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Location

Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the approved onsite locations: Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Durham, NC; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; or Morrisville, NC. Remote candidates who are not willing to relocate will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCEES record for licensure maintenance.
• Experience supporting complex commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, life sciences, or other technically demanding construction projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Opportunity to join an established engineering organization.
• Work on technically challenging and complex projects.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued development.
• Multiple approved office locations available.