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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

HEAPY

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026

About the role

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Reporting To: William (Bill) Thomas

Description

Join Our Growing Team Powering a Sustainable, Well, and Resilient Future.
Does this describe you?

Do you like to be a leader in technical design?
Do you like to drive innovation?
Do you like to collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and drive success?
Do you like to continuously learn?
Do you like to build strong client relationships?
Do you enjoy an environment where you are trusted to manage your projects and work?

If so, now is the perfect time to join HEAPY — a growing firm driven by innovation, purpose, and people. We’re expanding to meet the needs of our clients and communities, creating exciting new roles and growth opportunities along the way.

At HEAPY, our Colleague First approach means we invest in your career, well-being, and success. We’re committed to building a more sustainable world through thoughtful design and collaborative partnerships, and we’re looking for team members who want to grow with us while making an impact.

HEAPY is seeking a Senior Level Mechanical Designer or Engineer to join our Colleague First culture. You’ll be empowered to do meaningful work, develop lasting relationships, and be part of a team where your ideas, growth, and authentic self are truly valued.

The Senior Level Mechanical Designer/Engineer performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard mechanical design engineering techniques for HEAPY projects in the Columbus area for Corporate clients. This colleague accomplishes specific objectives that involve different variables related to mechanical engineering systems in the Built Environment.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your mechanical engineering career while contributing to meaningful projects in a trusted, long-standing HEAPY market.

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Base Qualifications

Possession of a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent working knowledge/experience in a built environment with an advanced degree in engineering.
Typically 6 - 9 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience/advanced degree in engineering) related to mechanical engineering systems in the Built Environment.
For Designer Candidates, possession of a high school diploma/GED and extensive experience working with mechanical engineering systems in the Built Environment.
Capability of exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.
Considerable experience using various computer software packages and automated mechanical engineering and design equipment.
For Engineering candidates, possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification and be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) Registration. PE registration would be attained within the first 2 years of attaining this position level.
For higher level achievement, other relevant engineering education and credentials are typically desired, such as but not limited to: USGBC LEED GA, IESNA, ASPE, ASHRAE HFDP, or HBDP

Key Responsibilities

Ensures accurate input into the model or design tool and focuses on understanding the underlying reasons (i.e., ask questions).
Develops full plan designs, details, and outlines, identifies materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
Gathers and records information for the preparation of design specifications. Reviews/evaluates vendor (and at higher levels, approves) shop drawings, bids, and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications.
Reviews and approves mechanical design drawings for assigned segments of projects.
If PE has been obtained, serves as the engineer of record as applicable.
Assists with the development of design guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures when directed by a technical leader/design manager.
Prepares technical reports such as life cycle cost analysis, facility conditions assessments, and other engineering guidance for clients.
Leverages AI and automation in design and project responsibilities as appropriate.
Meets project deadlines with punctuality, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
Ensures project deliverables adhere to client project re