Lead & Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sectors

At Henderson, we’re about more than just buildings. We’re about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem‑solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out‑of‑the‑box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life and are changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As a Lead and Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC design at Henderson Engineers, you will contribute your expertise across six market sectors—Venue, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Business. Within each sector, we seamlessly integrate engineering knowledge with the in‑the‑field experience of our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions, to deliver a client experience unlike any other in the industry.

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• Proactively advise and mentor less experienced designers and engineers across teams or practices, providing oversight and technical guidance.
• Takes responsibility for the success of those under their direct supervision.
• Designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents, and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines; trains, mentors, and provides leadership to design staff, which may include directly supervising or managing others. Lead Designers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations, and risk management activities.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Produces solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Ensures that the production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meets scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Is involved in the development of tools, resources, and company practices.
• Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check‑ins, and may provide final reviews for projects under purview.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 11 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree. A Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects, and/or program types.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 15 years of relevant experience, or comparable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects, and/or program types.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards required, applicable to a range of practices, projects, or program types.

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender…