Principal Engineer

PowerSecure, Inc.

Principal Mechanical Engineer at PowerSecure leading energy efficiency projects and technical oversight. Managing complex mechanical systems in energy production and customer installations.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering work to develop and implement energy efficiency and energy production projects for customer facilities
Manage and conduct engineering studies, analyses, and project development
Oversee mechanical and electrical construction projects from pre-contract through final implementation
Conduct site investigations, analyze energy use, finalize savings calculations, and create written reports
Manage engineering and design for implementation of design-build projects
Provide senior-level technical leadership and oversight, acting as a subject matter expert in mechanical system design, optimization, and integration
Coordinate mechanical engineering integration with electrical, controls, and construction teams to ensure cohesive system designs
Prepare and finalize reports and other documentation required for project work
Support quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and technical excellence in all mechanical engineering output.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another qualified technical field
15+ years of experience with similar project work
Advanced proficiency in mechanical system modeling, optimization, and performance analysis for complex building and industrial systems
Experience developing engineering standards, best practices, and technical procedures for organizational adoption
Experience with energy engineering, including conducting engineering studies, analyzing energy consuming systems, and writing technical reports
Experience with development and implementation of facility infrastructure projects
Strong capability to mentor, coach, and technically develop junior and mid-level engineers
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
Expert-level knowledge of advanced mechanical system design including chilled water plants, hydronic systems, complex HVAC architectures, and thermal energy systems
Extensive knowledge of utility billing for electric, natural gas, water, and other infrastructure systems
Extensive knowledge of facility electrical systems and equipment
Extensive knowledge of engineering analysis methods for analyzing energy consumption of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings
Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, building codes) relevant to mechanical system design and construction
Ability to develop, implement, and refine engineering standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines for organizational use
Knowledge of methods for measurement and verification (M&V) for energy efficiency projects
Proficient in the Microsoft 365 suite—including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Teams—with additional capability to effectively use business software tools such as AutoCAD, SharePoint, Power BI, and Bluebeam Revu
Excellent organizational skills and experience with managing and coordinating projects
High-level ability to engage with executives, customers, and stakeholders, conveying complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively
Able to travel to customer facilities to conduct building surveys.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical system modelingoptimizationperformance analysisenergy engineeringengineering analysis methodsmeasurement and verification (M&V)advanced mechanical system designchilled water plantshydronic systemsHVAC architectures

Soft Skills

mentoringcoachingtechnical developmentorganizational skillsproject managementcommunicationstakeholder engagementtechnical leadershipreport writingquality assurance

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license