Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Location:

Hybrid – Cary, NC (minimum 2 days onsite)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead energy and power consulting and design efforts from our Cary, NC office. This senior-level role focuses on client engagement, technical leadership, business development, and delivery of complex energy solutions across a wide range of market sectors.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to evaluate energy needs, develop concept-level and detailed engineering solutions, and lead projects through execution. This role also includes people management
, mentoring junior staff, and supporting growth initiatives within the energy and power consulting practice.

This position offers end-to-end project lifecycle involvement
, from early planning and strategy through detailed design and execution.

• Lead mechanical engineering teams delivering energy and power consulting and design services
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and supporting business development efforts
• Evaluate client energy needs and develop innovative solutions, including central utility plants and decarbonization strategies
• Lead proposal development, scope definition, and engineering manhour estimates
• Provide technical oversight for thermal utility systems, cogeneration, and power generation solutions
• Mentor and manage 3–10 direct reports
• Collaborate with account managers and sales teams on strategic pursuits
• Support energy transition initiatives across aviation, education, healthcare, airports, and federal markets
• Travel approximately 25%, depending on project needs

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license – REQUIRED (any U.S. state)
• 10+ years of engineering design and consulting experience
• Proven consulting background in energy and utility plant design
• Experience managing engineering staff and leading teams
• Strong client engagement, communication, and technical writing skills
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning
• Ability to work onsite in Cary, NC at least 2 days per week
• Willingness to travel (~25%)
• U.S. citizenship required (federal project eligibility)

• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water, condensate)
• Central utility plant and energy consulting
• Cogeneration / Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
• Natural gas–fueled prime power systems
• Heat pumps and heat recovery chillers
• Thermal energy networks and geothermal systems
• Utility master planning and decarbonization / climate response planning