Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Philadelphia, PA

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Philadelphia, PA, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex mechanical projects. This role leads design efforts with limited support required from senior staff for larger, high-complexity projects.

You will support project management, engineering analysis, design, implementation oversight, project budgets, training and mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration for vertical building projects. The team supports education and cultural-institution work, with HVAC as a focus, while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: Education

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 20%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Technical Path

• Lead analysis and design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards.

• Perform site assessments and prepare detailed analysis and technical reports.

• Gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships.

• Review system designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence, applying IMEG quality control processes.

• Provide technical training and mentoring and assist with resolution of field issues with limited support from senior staff.

• Stay current with mechanical engineering trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, contributing to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.

• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and participate in project interviews and presentations.

• OR

• Project Management Path

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.

• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposals, and contract reviews.

• Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines.

• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.

• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.

• Ensure designs meet owner, IMEG, and code requirements, and that quality control processes, milestone deliverables, and construction technical support are completed in a timely manner.

• Coordinate design staff and project scheduling throughout design and construction, and schedule and lead progress meetings with documentation.

• Conduct construction site visits, respond to client and construction concerns, and manage change orders and approvals.

• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building, maintaining, and developing client relationships.

• What You'll Bring

• Candidates may qualify through either the Technical Path or Project Management Path below.

• Technical Path

• Required Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems

• Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills

• Project Management Path

• Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others

• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline

• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems

• Strong training and mentoring skills

• Required for Both Paths

• Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

• Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise

• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

• Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

• About the Team

• Philadelphia MEP team with a strong education and cultural-institution portfolio

• Museum, library, and campus work including Penn Museum, Swarthmore, and Johns Hopkins

• HVAC replacement and electrical switchgear, including historic-preservation projects

• Multifamily housing and religious-facility experience

• Recent work includes Penn Museum Egypt & Nubia Galleries, Cultural; Swarthmore McCabe Library, Education; and Eastern State Penitentiary HVAC, Cultural.

• Why IMEG

• We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

• Consistent with Philadelphia law, a background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment. Any criminal history will be assessed on an individualized basis in relation to the position.