Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Akron, OH
Pay: $100,000 – $125,000 per year + 10–30% performance bonus
Benefits: Medical, Unlimited PTO, Holidays, Retirement, and MORE
About the Role
Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead looking open to a new opportunity. Our growing team at a respected engineering and design firm specializing in commercial and healthcare projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer who is ready to take ownership of projects, lead technical staff, and play a meaningful role in the direction of the firm. You’ll work directly with firm principals and project managers, lead a team of engineers and designers, and have a clear path to continued growth within the organization.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive base salary of $100,000–$125,000 with performance bonuses up to 30%
- Opportunity to lead meaningful projects including healthcare and commercial facilities
- Collaborative environment with direct interaction with firm leadership
- Clear career growth path — the next step is Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead II
- Stable firm with a strong project backlog and long-term opportunities
Responsibilities
- Receive project assignments from firm principals and project managers and oversee execution from start to finish
- Assign drafting, modeling, and light design work to the production department and manage associated schedules
- Perform and review all engineering calculations, fieldwork, designs, and technical deliverables for accuracy
- Coordinate with vendors and develop long-term vendor relationships
- Attend client meetings and serve as a primary point of contact for project-related communication
- Lead specification development across assigned projects
- Support firm growth by assisting principals with RFQ responses and attending project interviews when strategically appropriate
- Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers, co-ops, and designers
- Participate in weekly leadership meetings and drive quarterly improvement efforts focused on firm efficiency, tools, and standards
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ years of professional experience in the A/E industry
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience on commercial projects beyond retail and residential
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Professional enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence
- Located within approximately 1 hour of Akron, OH
Proficiency with:
◦ Autodesk Revit
◦ Bluebeam PDF Editor
◦ HVAC Load Calculation Software
◦ Microsoft 365
Preferred
- Experience in healthcare facility design
- Prior experience in a lead or senior engineer capacity
- Experience mentoring engineers, co-ops, or designers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
Experience:
- Healthcare project : 3 years (Preferred)
- Using Revit and AutoCAD: 3 years (Required)
- Commercial Mechancial Engineering: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineering - PE Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Akron, OH 44310 (Required)
Work Location: In person
