Senior Mechanical Engineer

GIG - General / Generation, Industrial & Govt 

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Mesa Associates is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as a true generalist across our Mechanical Engineering department, delivering projects for our Generation, Industrial, and Government clients. This is a hands-on technical role: you will personally design HVAC systems, plant utilities, and piping scopes as project needs shift, without being boxed into a single specialty. You'll serve as a go-to resource who advises and mentors mid-career and junior staff across whatever scope you're supporting. We're looking for someone versatile, approachable, and just as comfortable picking up a new type of scope as sticking with a familiar one.

Technical Expertise: HVAC, Utility Systems & Piping

What We're Looking For

• Expert, hands-on knowledge of industrial HVAC design, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, exhaust, and specialized environmental control for equipment rooms, control rooms, switchgear rooms, and process spaces
• Demonstrated ability to perform heating and cooling load calculations, size ductwork and equipment, and select chillers, air handling units (AHUs), fans, and dampers
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, the International Mechanical Code (IMC), and related codes as applied to industrial and power generation facilities
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical design codes including ASME, ANSI, API, and NFPA, with a strong understanding of ASME B31.1/B31.3 piping codes and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, API 650, and API 620
• Experience performing detailed stress analysis of piping systems, custom piping components, or fabrication assemblies using AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II
• Proficient with Plant3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and SolidWorks across HVAC, utility, and piping layouts, routing, and equipment coordination
• Strong knowledge of power generation types, including coal, gas, and hydro, and how HVAC, utility, and piping systems support each
• Working knowledge of utility systems, the supporting infrastructure that keeps plant equipment running (as distinct from HVAC or main process equipment), including:
  • Compressed air systems: supply instrument air and service air for pneumatic tools, instrumentation, and control valves
  • Cooling water systems: raw and closed-loop cooling water and cooling towers that remove heat from process equipment, condensers, and bearings
  • Potable water systems: provide clean water supply for facility and personnel use
  • Hydraulic systems: deliver pressurized fluid power for valve actuators, cranes, and similar equipment
  • Lubricating systems: supply oil or lubricant to pumps, turbines, compressors, and other rotating equipment to reduce wear

What You'll Do

• Personally perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and ductwork design for assigned projects, from concept through issued-for-construction
• Support the design of utility systems as needed, including compressed air, cooling water, cooling towers, potable water, hydraulic, and lubricating systems
• Support piping design tasks as needed, including layout, routing, and basic sizing, working alongside engineers working on Piping & Pressure Systems
• Perform process calculations, such as flow rate and pressure drop, directly within the Mechanical Engineering group; Mesa does not have a separate Process Engineering function, so this work sits with Mechanical
• Perform walkdowns and collect detailed field data across HVAC, utility, and piping equipment to support scoping
• Move fluidly between HVAC, utility, and piping assignments based on department and project needs

Leadership & Team Role

• Own deliverables directly across HVAC, utility, and piping-support work, in addition to reviewing and advising on the work of others
• Work alongside junior and mid-career engineers, offering input, coaching, and mentorship across whichever scope you're supporting
• Coordinate directly with other disciplines, including civil/structural, electrical, and controls, on integration-heavy scopes
• Support proposal development and client-facing technical discussions across HVAC, utility, and piping scopes
• Bring an open-door, team-oriented, versatile attitude that makes it easy for department engineers to ask questions, regardless of the topic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and PE License (required)
• 10 years of experience with genuine breadth across HVAC, utility systems, and piping design, ideally in power generation, industrial, or facilities environments
• Demonstrated, current hands-on design and calculation experience across multiple mechanical disciplines, not solely project oversight
• Comfortable moving between different types of mechanical scopes as project needs shift, without needing to specialize in just one
• A track record of coaching and developing engineering staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients
• Well organized, curious, and quick to spot issues and offer practical solutions
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and a genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed 

What You’ll Earn 

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

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