Senior Mechanical Engineer
CP Engineers
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Parsippany • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship within mechanical engineering team.
- Develop project scopes, prepare budget estimates, and oversee mechanical design work.
- Review, sign, and seal mechanical drawings.
- Lead mechanical engineering design for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Perform mechanical calculations, equipment selections, system sizing, and detailed technical analyses.
- Prepare and seal engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Conduct system modeling to optimize system performance.
- Review and approve design documents prepared by junior engineers and CAD staff.
- Ensure all designs meet applicable codes.
- Serve as the mechanical discipline lead on multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Develop complete plan sets, technical specifications, and bid/construction documents.
- Support construction-phase services: respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct field inspections.
- Maintain compliance with firm-wide QA/QC procedures.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Maintain active Professional Engineer (PE) license in NJ (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
- Minimum 7-10 years of mechanical engineering experience, with a track record of leading, mentoring, or supervising other engineers.
- Excellent ability to review and critique designs and provide constructive guidance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Understanding of construction processes and field coordination, with the ability to support field engineers when necessary.
- A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD
Benefits
- Flexible Work Options: Hybrid/remote work arrangements
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible hours, 20 days paid time off
- Financial Security: 401(k) with 4% company match
- Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional license and association fee coverage
- Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supportive Culture: Commitment to employee well-being and career development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical designHVAC systemsplumbing systemsmechanical calculationsequipment selectionssystem sizingtechnical analysesengineering drawingstechnical specificationsbid documents
Soft skills
technical leadershipmentorshipreview and critique designsconstructive guidanceverbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailcollaborationteamworkfield coordination
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licensedegree in Mechanical Engineering