Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Cary, NC

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Cary, NC (Hybrid)

$116,000-$170,000/yr

Direct Hire

Our client is expanding their Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of energy resiliency and decarbonization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We're seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for a leading role in our Cary, NC office. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner's Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience.

• Mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff members while also working closely with our clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector.
• Strategy formation, business development and sales expanding the energy transition portfolio.
• Engage with clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution.
• Offer and deliver a true "end to end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement.
• Leading a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions for clients across all market sectors.
• Collaborate with our Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm.

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure (any US state)
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and manhour estimates for engineering services.
• Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff.
• Availability to travel as required to support project needs (varies by project but typically less than 50%)
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Cary, NC office when not travelling.
• Must be a US citizen.

• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
• Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Heat pump/heat recovery chillers
• Prior personnel management responsibilities