What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Walker Consultants?
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
Walker Consultants is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll work on a variety of projects that combine engineering analysis, field assessments, and consulting. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to property condition assessments (PCAs), energy audits, and MEP design projects while growing your technical and consulting skills.
\n- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
What You'll Do
-Perform and support energy audits and property condition assessments for a wide range of building types.
-Contribute to MEP design projects, including HVAC, Electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
-Conduct field investigations and document building conditions.
-Prepare detailed, well-written technical reports and recommendations.
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on engineering analysis and project delivery.
-Assist in proposal development and client communications as you grow into a consulting role.
What you'll Bring
-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
-5–10 years of relevant experience in MEP design, building systems, and/or energy audits.
-Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and energy systems.
-Strong report writing and communication skills.
-Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or ability to obtain licensure in 1 year.
-Interest in developing as a consultant with a balance of technical field and client-facing work.
Why Walker Consultants?
At Walker, we go beyond the expected. As a multidisciplinary, employee-owned firm, we bring together mechanical, electrical, vertical transportation, and structural engineering experts to deliver integrated, performance-driven solutions. Our MEP team plays a key role in shaping projects across the country, from mixed-use developments and campus facilities to large-scale parking structures and commercial buildings.
HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems are foundational to how buildings operate. At Walker, we approach them as opportunities to improve sustainability, enhance comfort and safety, and reduce long-term energy and maintenance costs. Whether designing new systems or upgrading existing infrastructure, our MEP engineers focus on smart, resilient solutions that align with the goals of our clients and the needs of the people who use their spaces every day.
Here, your work matters. Your ideas are heard. And your career is built with intention.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000