Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Turley & Associates Mechanical Engineering Inc. Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $92,510.02 - $141,409.92 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Mechanical engineering Machine design Bachelor's degree Engineering product development Training & development Professional Engineer Delegation Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. We are an experienced and established engineering firm in Sacramento, CA, for 50+ years. The firm is seeking a high-level engineer experienced in healthcare, civic, and commercial-type projects. Responsibilities Lead and manage projects for HVAC systems design. Manage the project with the design team. Lead the design and documentation of large-scale and complex mechanical systems—such HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems - from concept through construction with minimal oversight. Validate and approve key mechanical engineering calculations -such as load calculations, or refrigerant concentration limit calculations, plumbing system sizing, and equipment sizing - and integrate results into system design. Resolve system conflicts during interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with architectural, electrical engineering structural engineering, and civil engineering teams. Serve as the primary mechanical technical contact across internal and external project teams. Review and approve mechanical submittals, answer RFIs and evaluate substitutions; coordinate detailed responses with the broader team. Perform site visits, field verification, and project walks with high autonomy; generate professional-level reports. Provide mechanical design leadership from early concept through construction administration; make system selections, and documentation strategy. Guide QAQC reviews for mechanical deliverables and assists in the development of project-specific mechanical quality plans. Mentor support engineers and mechanical designers through delegation, technical feedback, and one-on-one coaching. Develop onboarding content, technical training sessions, and reusable tools that support mechanical team development and consistency. Participate in fee development, scoping, and resource planning for mechanical and plumbing scope in project proposals. Lead internal and external project meetings by presenting mechanical system concepts, drive client decisions, and trade-offs. Guide mechanical response strategies to field conditions, code conflicts, and VE proposals with clarity and ownership. Influence client expectations around quality, performance, technical decisions, and lifecycle outcomes of mechanical systems. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, required . P.E. licensure required . 10+ years in the AEC Industry preferred .

Pay:

$92,510.02 - $141,409.92 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Professional Engineering License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person