Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Description

A senior mechanical engineer is a senior-level mechanical engineer.

A senior engineer has many responsibilities, including overseeing quality control and supervising the quality assurance process, as well as designing new products and overseeing engineering projects.

Senior engineers generally report to department heads or engineers in senior positions.

The senior engineer position may also be called a vice president of engineering or chief engineering officer.

Senior engineers often work as part of a team, consisting of other engineers, project managers, administrative personnel, and customers.

They typically lead and monitor projects, while delegating tasks to other engineers or project managers.

Senior engineers may often guide other engineers on the best approach to accomplish a project

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can help us design and build the next generation of our products.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Duties:

• Provide leadership to mechanical and plumbing design staff, assisting with project initiation, planning, budgeting, scheduling, problem resolution, and document control
• Maintain an active knowledge of the codes and regulations governing the mechanical and plumbing industry
• Lead the design and implementation of plumbing and mechanical systems
• Develop, update, and maintain drawings and specifications
• Design and create detailed engineering calculations for HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, and plumbing devices
• Research, identify, and resolve engineering problems
• Develop engineering plans, in accordance with client specifications, sketches, or other documents
• Develop initial project concepts, site plans, and layout plans
• Encourage team members to perform to their highest potential
• Establish business contacts and promote a positive image
• Oversee operations, including hiring, training, and performance reviews
• Communicate with managers and other team members

Senior Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical, refrigeration, and HVAC engineering services for commercial, retail, and industrial clients
• Work on project teams to analyze and resolve complex mechanical and refrigeration problems
• Provide mechanical engineering support for mechanical and refrigeration systems, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• Manage and control projects, including estimating, scheduling, and overall project cost
• Create and follow a budget and timeline
• Take on additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years’ experience in an engineering design support capacity
• Strong problem solving abilities, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems quickly
• Exhibited ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards
• Highly proficient with industry standard CAD software

At [Company Name], we’re committed to creating an equal opportunity workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from all people, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or age. We’re especially interested in hearing from veterans and individuals with disabilities.