Senior Mechanical Engineer
full-time•Charlotte
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte Office - Charlotte, NC 28277QualificationsSenior Mechanical Engineer
BL is growing and seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) to lead and oversee mechanical engineering aspects of MEP projects from concept to completion.
The ideal candidate has 8+ years of MEP Engineering experience and will oversee mechanical aspects of MEP projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while delivering high-quality designs.
This role involves leading engineering efforts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Systems:
Develop flow diagrams
Perform heat load and static pressure calculations
Size equipment and ductwork
Electrical Systems:
Design basic one-line risers
Specify fire alarm devices
Develop lighting and control plans
Determine power and feeder requirements
Plumbing Systems:
Select appropriate fixtures
Design pipe sizing and routing (sanitary, storm, gas, and domestic)
Ensure proper venting and service sizing
Fire Protection:
Design risers and sprinkler head locations
Qualifications:
8+ years of MEP engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
PE license (preferred, but not required)
Strong technical aptitude and project management skills
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of federal and state codes governing MEP design
BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 150 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.
Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we offer opportunities to continue in this setting.
What you'll do
- The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead and oversee mechanical engineering aspects of MEP projects from concept to completion. This includes developing flow diagrams, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
About BL COMPANIES INC
BL Companies is committed to providing quality, individualized service to clients. Our integrated slate of services — architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, land surveying, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, structural engineering, MEP engineering and subsurface utility engineering — are available under one roof. The diversity of our services, projects and corporate atmosphere along with our fourteen locations across ten states, help us offer and maintain a high quality degree of service and passion for our projects.
We have earned a respected reputation in the industry for continually providing exceptional service with continuity, confidence and accountability.
The employees at BL Companies are the foundation of our existence — as a firm and a professional community. We help support our employees in finding the right balance between work and life. We are pleased to be a 100% employee–owned, team–oriented company.
BL Companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
For career opportunities visit our website at www.blcompanies.com
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