Senior Mechanical Engineer – Plants & HVAC Design

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA

Hybrid

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning, industry-leading global consulting engineering firm dedicated to client experience and solving complex challenges in the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors. The firm values culture, ethics, and a people‑first approach, offering employees flexible work options, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long‑term career growth.

• Serve as a technical liaison with clients and coordinate technical efforts within the mechanical discipline, integrating work with architects, structural, electrical, civil, and instrumentation & control teams.
• Develop mechanical design from conceptual through detailed phases, including calculations, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and detailed drawings.
• Lead and mentor 2D/3D designers and junior engineers, providing guidance on design documents and drawing preparation.
• Utilize design and equipment sizing software to produce engineering documentation.
• Assist with occasional field or site visits for data collection and documentation.
• Consult with construction personnel on constructability, field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related ABET‑accredited four‑year degree.
• 8–15 years of facility design experience, including state or federal building design, university central plants, industrial or mission‑critical facilities, or related fields.
• Possess a PE license, or ability to obtain one within one year.
• Experience designing HVAC systems, plumbing systems, central utility plants, and mechanical distribution systems.
• Proficiency with Trane Trace, Revit, Pipe‑Flo, COMcheck, and/or BLCC software.
• LEED AP BD+C credential and/or GBI Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (preferred).

• Salary range for CO, IL, or MN locations.
• Starting salary competitive based on qualifications, experience, and location.
• Member‑owned culture with stock ownership and profit‑sharing contributions.
• Paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, theft protection, and financial health benefits.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and other growth opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing for retirement.

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The contractor will not discriminate based on veterans status, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, age, or any other protected class. Employees may not disclose pay information unless authorized or required by law.

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