Senior Mechanical Engineer - District Utilities

Senior Mechanical Engineer - District Utilities

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in district utilities to join our team in Lynchburg, VA. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our district energy portfolio, serving both longstanding clients and new partnerships.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on district heating and cooling utilities, you will provide technical leadership in the planning, design, analysis, and implementation of district utility projects. You will serve as a key technical expert, solving complex engineering challenges, overseeing designs, and ensuring the performance and reliability of utility systems for our clients.

• Lead the planning and design of district thermal utility systems such as heating water, chilled water, and steam.
• Support business development efforts in the district utility market.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, perform life‑cycle cost analysis (LCCA), and troubleshoot complex design challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into broader infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support field investigations and system assessments to ensure designs meet real‑world conditions and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
• Participate in construction administration.

• Minimum of 10 years of specialized experience with district thermal utility systems, including generation and distribution systems. Desired experience includes planning, analysis, and design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to obtain a security clearance.

• Master planning experience
• Higher education design experience
• Federal government design experience
• Geothermal / ambient loop design experience
• LEED accreditation

We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work‑from‑home flexibility. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401(k) with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. We prioritize inclusivity with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Wiley|Wilson is a full‑service architecture‑engineering firm specializing in innovative and functional design solutions for government, institutional, and private‑sector clients worldwide. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provides a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career. As a 100‑percent employee‑owned company, our 190+ employees share a stake in our success through an ESOP.

• EOE/AAP, Disability/Covered veteran, Drug Free Workplace.