Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager to be a part of our national team.

B&N Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects on time, on budget, and to client expectations, coordinating tasks across disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform design analyses, calculations, and equipment/system selection and layout.
• Supporting or leading scope of work, fee, and workplan development, including staffing plans and schedule management.
• Successful delivery with awareness of budget performance and project profitability.
• Contribute to consistent QC standards, checklists, and project management best practices.
• Working familiarity with DDC and control systems and how controls interface with HVAC system design, sequences, and performance intent.
• Provide technical reviews of drawings, specifications, and calculations at key milestones and manage comment resolution.
• Lead the development and execution of mechanical and plumbing designs, applying continuous quality control/quality assurance throughout.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with engineers across offices.
• Experience contributing to proposal development, scope narratives, and technical sections; comfortable supporting interviews/presentations when needed.
• Experience supporting construction phase services, including RFIs, submittal/shop drawing review, site observations, and coordination with contractors.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships across public and private sector clients.
• Ability to support or perform as the Engineer of Record and/or act in responsible charge of defined deliverables, as appropriate to licensure and project structure.
• Interest and capability in mentoring junior staff through day-to-day guidance, QC coaching, and sharing practical design knowledge.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience in HVAC and plumbing system design for building projects, upgrades, and retrofits.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required from ABET accredited program
• P.E. preferred (or on track / eligible for licensure or reciprocity in Virginia).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, energy codes, and other applicable building/mechanical/plumbing codes and standards.
• Excellent technical writing skills, including input to reports, technical memoranda, and basis of design documentation.
• Strong communication skills with experience representing the mechanical team in client meetings and coordination sessions.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.