Senior Mechanical Engineer | Ann Arbor, MI

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Ann Arbor, MI

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This opportunity is structured with both a Technical Path and a Project Management Path for candidates who will support moderate to complex projects and help deliver larger, high-complexity mechanical system projects with limited support from senior staff.

In this role, you will contribute to project execution, engineering analysis, design, implementation oversight, mentoring, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration for work in the vertical building industry. You will join a team serving industrial and manufacturing clients with broader MEP exposure, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 20%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

Technical Path

• Lead design efforts for the analysis and design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for moderate to complex projects.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in line with code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Perform site assessments and generate technical analyses and reports.
• Partner with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build strong working relationships.
• Review system designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence, and apply quality control processes to support standards compliance.
• Provide technical training and mentoring, and assist with resolving field issues with limited support from senior staff.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and identify potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and participate in project interviews and presentations.

Project Management Path

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines, and serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements, and ensure milestone deliverables, quality control processes, and construction technical support stay on track.
• Coordinate scheduling with design staff through all phases of design and construction, and schedule and lead progress meetings with documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
• Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, and manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff, and build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

What You'll Bring

Technical Path

Required for this track

• Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills

Project Management Path

Required for this track

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Strong training and mentoring skills

Required for Both Tracks

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

About the Team

• Process- and manufacturing-oriented industrial team with strong mechanical, electrical, process engineering, and automation/controls involvement.
• Portfolio includes recurring automotive R&D, chemical process, and manufacturing support work.
• Team experience also includes select civil and municipal utility work, reflecting strength in technical industrial environments and production-support infrastructure.
• Recent work includes Rockford International Airport / Terminal Remoel / Phase 2 - Departures, Transportation; 3M/Misc 2017, Industrial; and Bee Branch / Stormwater Pumping Station, Government (City/County/State).

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and bring your experience to a role where technical leadership, project delivery, and employee ownership come together to create positive outcomes for clients and communities.