Professional Mechanical Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

• $90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states required; Colorado preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to run projects independently with complete HVAC and plumbing designs.
  • Strong consulting experience with ASHRAE and relevant codes.
  • Proficiency in Revit for design and documentation is essential.
  • Client-facing communication skills for leading discussions and presenting recommendations.
  • Willingness to travel for site visits and live within commuting distance of the SEH Denver Office.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Mechanical Engineer of Record for building and facility projects, ensuring quality and delivery.
  • Independently produce HVAC and plumbing designs and construction documents in Revit.
  • Coordinate design efforts with architects, owners, and internal disciplines.
  • Conduct site visits and hold client meetings at project locations, primarily in the West Region.
  • Translate client needs into practical solutions, maintaining direct communication with stakeholders.
  • Support construction administration including managing RFIs and submittals.
  • Influence work delivery in the West Region by improving templates and workflows.
  • Mentor new staff as the team expands, providing technical guidance.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned company sharing success with all staff.
  • Opportunities for career development through education and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work/life balance.
  • Customizable holiday options for individual needs.
  • Paid Family Leave for caring for loved ones.
Full Job Description
SEH is currenting searching for a Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our talented Architecture team!

Why you'll love SEH:
  • Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
  • Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success
  • Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
  • Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
  • Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
  • Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice


At SEH, the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering team is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, sustainable, cost-effective, and socially responsible engineering services to our clients. We are Building a Better World for All of Us by being responsible stewards of the environment, positively impacting the communities we serve, and upholding the trust our project stakeholders place in us.

SEH is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to be a foundational hire for our West Region team in Colorado. This role is ideal for an engineer who can manage projects independently and confidently serve as the mechanical lead from concept through construction.

You will step into a high-autonomy seat where you can operate as the mechanical lead: scoping work, engaging clients, coordinating with design teams, producing complete construction documents in Revit, and supporting construction administration.

This is also a growth role. As the West Region team expands, this position has the opportunity to evolve into a Project Manager and people leader role as skills and interest align.

This Opportunity
  • Serve as the Mechanical Engineer of Record on building and facility projects, owning quality, schedule, and delivery.
  • Produce HVAC and plumbing designs and construction documents in Revit with minimal oversight.
  • Coordinate design with architects, owners, and internal disciplines including electrical, structural, civil, and process.
  • Conduct site visits and in-person client meetings at project locations generally in the West Region and occasionally throughout the country.
  • Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders, translating needs into practical, buildable solutions.
  • Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
  • Help shape how we deliver work in the West Region by improving standards, templates, and workflows as the team grows.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance as staff are added.


Essential Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states required.
    • Colorado licensure preferred, or ability to obtain Colorado licensure through comity soon after hire.
  • Demonstrated ability to run projects independently and deliver complete HVAC and plumbing designs.
  • Strong consulting experience designing to ASHRAE and relevant mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.
  • Revit proficiency is required. Design and production support are available; however, production-level capability in modeling and construction documentation is expected.
  • Client-facing communication skills, including the ability to lead coordination conversations and present recommendations clearly.
  • Ability to travel for occasional site visits and fieldwork.
  • Live within daily commuting distance of the SEH Denver Office.
  • Work from home is acceptable; however, the candidate must be willing to work in the office as needed for team collaboration.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed PE.
  • Commissioning experience, including functional testing support, issue resolution, and closeout coordination.
  • Project experience in one or more of the following facility types or service areas:
    • Commercial
    • Municipal
    • Multifamily
    • Water and wastewater facilities
    • Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) and/or capital planning
  • Experience leading small to mid-size projects through construction with strong ownership of schedule and quality.
  • Interest and aptitude for growth into project management and managerial roles, including mentoring and team-building.


Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $90,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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