Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

This position is for a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and execution of complex mechanical systems for our extensive portfolio of projects. In this role, you will be the senior technical anchor for high-performance buildings, ensuring that advanced HVAC, plumbing, and specialty systems align with the project’s required design standards. This requires deep knowledge in LEED certification, Green Globes Certification, Federal Sustainability Plan or Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings with the ability and experience to complete the certification process. You will be responsible for spearheading sustainable design strategies, energy modeling, and driving projects through the USGBC certification pipeline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:

Design & Engineering

• Lead the engineering of complex mechanical components and systems including central boiler and chiller plants, hydronic distribution and pumping systems, Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems and Water Source Heat Pumps, ensuring technical integrity and adherence to Bodwe and client design standards.

• Lead the engineering of complex plumbing and domestic water systems, as well as specialty systems such as medical gas distribution for healthcare environments.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the design team on complex engineering challenges.

• Review design drawings and calculations to ensure quality. This includes doing full project quality control (QC).

• Develop basis‑of‑design narratives, schematics/risers, equipment selections, controls sequences, and performance criteria aligned with code requirements and owner goals.

• Develop comprehensive construction documents, technical specifications (using SpecsIntact/Speclink), and detailed engineering reports.

• Support construction administration (RFIs, submittals, site observations), resolving field issues while maintaining design intent.

Sustainable Design

• Lead the LEED certification process from conceptual design through construction administration, ensuring all credits are accurately tracked, documented, and achieved.

• Perform comprehensive building energy modeling, lifecycle cost analyses (LCCA), and high-performance building simulations to optimize energy efficiency.

• Interpret and apply federal energy regulations, including ASHRAE 90.1, and specific sustainability design manuals.

Project Management

• Oversee and manage internal project timelines, and resources.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other project consultants) to ensure project success.

• Communicate project status updates to interested parties and management.

• Navigate client criteria, submittal processes and reviews

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineering License (with the ability to obtain reciprocity in target states)
• 10+ years of extensive experience in MEP design of chillers, boilers, VAV/VRF/WSHP systems.
• LEED certification with a proven track record of successfully certifying completed projects.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1, NFPA 99, IMC, IPC, IFGC and other applicable codes.
• Demonstrated expertise designing systems for complex institutional and healthcare facilities involving prescriptive technical standards and structured review processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal parties.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and project management tools. This includes Revit, HAP, Trace 3D plus and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency in Office 365 Suite of products such as Teams/SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Master of science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field

• Project Management Professional Certification.

• Previous leadership experience such as mentoring staff and managing, directing, and overseeing the work of others.

• Direct, verifiable experience managing design-bid-build or design-build projects.

Pay and Benefits

When determining compensation, Bodwé considers job-related factors such as the scope and complexity of the position; the candidate’s education, experience, skills, technical expertise, professional licensure, and certifications; work location; internal equity; and market data. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $93,776 to $146,675 annually.

Our total rewards program supports the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA; a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 4%; company-provided life and AD&D insurance; short-term disability; voluntary life, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Planned PTO, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid parental bonding leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional membership, license, and certification support. Eligibility and coverage are governed by plan documents and Company policy.

Working Environment

This is a primarily sedentary, office-based role using standard computer and office equipment. Occasional travel to Bodwé offices or periodic travel to construction or project sites. Site visits may involve exposure to noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and non‑temperature‑controlled environments. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required. Some site visits may require working outside typical business hours based on project needs.

Physical Demands

Work is largely sedentary, involving prolonged periods of sitting and use of standard office equipment. Occasional movement within the office is required. Light lifting (up to 20 lbs.) may be needed to move office materials or equipment.

Equal Opportunity, Hiring Preference, and Accommodations

Bodwé is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As a company wholly owned by Mno-Bmadsen, an instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Bodwé applies a hiring preference, consistent with applicable law, to qualified applicants in the following order: Pokagon Band citizens; spouses and custodial parents of Pokagon Band citizens; other Native Americans; and all other applicants. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview may contact [email protected].

Remote and Hybrid Connectivity

Remote and hybrid work requires wired broadband (cable, fiber, or DSL) of at least 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload. Cellular hotspots and fixed-wireless cellular service may not be the primary connection.