Senior Mechanical Engineer | Farmington Hills, MI

IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI, to lead the delivery of large and highly complex projects as a project manager or lead engineer. In this role, you’ll provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client-focused guidance for mechanical systems in the vertical building industry, supporting one of our industrial market teams. You will also work within project budgets, lead training and mentoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity while serving as the point of contact for internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors / Leaders during the initial stages of project opportunities
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with contract reviews
• Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines
• Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements; ensure milestone deliverables, quality control processes, and timely construction technical support
• Coordinate scheduling through all phases of design and construction; schedule/lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation
• Lead project interviews and project presentations
• Respond to and resolve client/construction concerns, manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 14 years of experience minimum required, 16 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays
  This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead large, highly complex projects while partnering closely with clients and internal teams to drive successful outcomes.

Mechanical Team Highlights

• Our mechanical engineers design HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions.
• The team applies lifecycle analysis, rapid energy modeling, and sustainable design practices to support occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption.
• Mechanical specialties include advanced HVAC system design (including geothermal systems, chilled beams, and industrial ventilation), central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions.
• IMEG’s mechanical team has earned multiple international ASHRAE Technology Awards for energy-efficient HVAC designs.

Locations available:

Farmington Hills, MI

Apply today to join IMEG and help deliver high-impact mechanical solutions that support clients, projects, and the communities we serve.