Senior Mechanical Engineer | Madison, WI

Overview

Are you ready to engineer your career? IMEG is one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S. We provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities, with a local office feel and ownership for our employee-owners. We value work-life balance, flexibility, ongoing training, development opportunities, and community impact while rewarding innovation and collaboration.

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Madison, WI office. This position could also be remote for the right candidate.

• Lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects and provide design direction with limited senior staff support for larger, high-complexity projects.
• Work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client guidance to ensure positive outcomes.
• Manage project scope within budget, assist in training and mentoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Lead design, analysis, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry; participate in project interviews and presentations.

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems; create designs, specifications, and calculations according to code and IMEG standards.
• Perform site assessments and generate detailed analyses and technical reports.
• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; build and maintain client relationships.
• Provide in-process design reviews and implement IMEG quality control processes to meet standards and client requirements.
• Provide technical training and mentoring; assist in resolving field issues with limited senior support.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices; contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all engineering work and mitigate potential safety risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions; participate in project interviews and presentations.

• Advanced proficiency in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans and specifications; strong knowledge of thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Strong training, mentoring, and leadership skills; ability to perform final quality control checks.
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships; excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented workstyle with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to new challenges; proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience; 8+ preferred in the building design consulting industry.

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects, with a team of engineers and consultants to ensure positive outcomes.
• Responsibilities include project management, engineering analysis, design, implementation oversight, budgeting, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assist with design scopes, fee calculations, proposals, and contract reviews; create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.
• Serve as main point of contact for teams and clients; manage billing, progress reporting, and client communications.
• Ensure designs meet owner standards, IMEG standards, and code requirements; ensure timely delivery of milestones and QA processes.
• Lead design reviews, conduct site visits, and handle change orders and client concerns.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff; build and maintain client relationships.

IMEG
, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to equal opportunity employment. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Applicants may contact  for access to or deletion of personal information as permitted by law.