Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Architectural engineering, Communication skills, Organization, Time management
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Mid level
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 2…
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Mid level
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 2…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, System design
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Senior+
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Information Communications Technology, Structured cabling, Voice/data systems, Emergency communications, Audio-visual systems
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Senior
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Information Communications Technology, Structured cabling, Voice/data systems, Emergency communications, Audio-visual systems
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Load Calculations, System Sizing, Equipment Selection, Field Surveys, Shop Drawing Review
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Senior+
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Commissioning Process, Building Systems, HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Load Calculations, System Sizing, Equipment Selection, Field Surveys, Shop Drawing Review
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: Utility Master Planning, System Design, Central Utility Plant Design, Revit MEP, AutoCAD
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 2…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$145k–$200k/yr
Senior+
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Mid level
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 2…
The Mechanical Senior Project Engineer is responsible for managing the overall design process and building strong relationships with clients and project partners. They will develop innovative design solutions and lead project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BSME or BSAE degree and possess at least 15 years of experience in HVAC building systems design for research, healthcare, or higher education facilities. A professional engineering registration is required, along with proficiency in design software like Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
Full job description
Overview
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As a Mechanical Senior Project Engineer in our San Diego office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
Why We Need You:
In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and is responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. Within your role, you will also develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client and project partner needs and leads the team in implementing solutions.
Expertise of our most successful Mechanical Senior Project Engineer:
BSME/BSAE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
15+ years of experience designing HVAC building systems for research, Healthcare or Higher Education facilities.
Professional engineering registration required.
Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
Effective skills to help you flourish:
Strong spoken and written communications skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Effective working individually and within team environments.
When you work here, you can expect:
A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $105,000 to $165,000If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
Engineering future-ready environments that empower people and their purpose.
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
LinkedIn followers
28,484
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) provides engineering leadership and whole-mission solutions for complex building, energy, and utility projects. For nearly 50 years, we have supported mission-driven organizations in designing spaces that heal, inspire, and foster discovery. From world-class hospitals and research laboratories to sustainable campuses and advanced energy systems, our work shapes some of the nation's most innovative environments.
With more than 1,000 professionals across 23 offices nationwide, AEI combines technical excellence, forward-thinking design, and collaboration to address the challenges that matter the most. At the heart of AEI's work is a shared purpose: to design leading-edge, sustainable systems that elevate the human experience, safeguard the environment, and unlock new possibilities.
Offices: 5802 Research Park Blvd, Madison, Wisconsin 53719, US · 200 International Circle, Suite 5888, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030, US · 1414 Raleigh Rd, Suite 305, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517, US · 10 S La Salle St, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60603, US · Denver Place, 999 18th St, Suite 1001N, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
SustainabilityScience & TechnologyHealthcareIndustrial Test FacilitiesHigher EducationFederal GovernmentCulture and PublicProcess/Clean ManufacturingCommercial/OfficeEngineering
Engineering future-ready environments that empower people and their purpose.
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
LinkedIn followers
28,484
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) provides engineering leadership and whole-mission solutions for complex building, energy, and utility projects. For nearly 50 years, we have supported mission-driven organizations in designing spaces that heal, inspire, and foster discovery. From world-class hospitals and research laboratories to sustainable campuses and advanced energy systems, our work shapes some of the nation's most innovative environments.
With more than 1,000 professionals across 23 offices nationwide, AEI combines technical excellence, forward-thinking design, and collaboration to address the challenges that matter the most. At the heart of AEI's work is a shared purpose: to design leading-edge, sustainable systems that elevate the human experience, safeguard the environment, and unlock new possibilities.
Offices: 5802 Research Park Blvd, Madison, Wisconsin 53719, US · 200 International Circle, Suite 5888, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030, US · 1414 Raleigh Rd, Suite 305, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517, US · 10 S La Salle St, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60603, US · Denver Place, 999 18th St, Suite 1001N, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
SustainabilityScience & TechnologyHealthcareIndustrial Test FacilitiesHigher EducationFederal GovernmentCulture and PublicProcess/Clean ManufacturingCommercial/OfficeEngineering