Sr. Mechanical Engineer - MEP Consulting

Job Description

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okubo works with real estate owners, investors, and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate their building projects, solve complex challenges and implement tailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication, and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality, as well as community college, governmental and municipal facilities. We are seeking dynamic leaders with a proven track record in project management and MEP system design, ready to drive innovation in our diverse range of projects.

We are currently accepting applications for an Mechanical Engineer at a Senior Associate level to join our team in Denver or Chicago. Our expected starting annual salary range is $120,000 -$150,000, plus discretionary bonuses.

In Denver this role is on a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week. In Chicago this role is remote, with additional travel expected across the US.

Essential Functions

Leverage your passion for and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and engineering to:

Conduct property condition assessments (PCAs)

Provide estimations of probable costs

Peer review building designs

Perform energy audits, system commissioning, forensic evaluations, construction management and design and evaluations of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems

Interact with site personnel and clients

Engage in a diverse array of projects offering unique challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact

Travel to project sites is required

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Ideal candidates will possess a BSME, BSEE or BSAE w/mechanical specialty preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) certification, and at least 15 years' experience in the engineering design and evaluation of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems

Demonstrated leadership and project management successes are expected

HVAC and plumbing system expertise is required, along with a fundamental knowledge of electrical and fire protection systems

Candidates will possess a working knowledge of national and state building codes and experience in facilities engineering, energy audits, commissioning and sustainability consulting

Ability to integrate your interest in Sustainability with practical legal requirements to provide expert solutions to our clients

Ability to market services to existing and new clients

LEED or CEM certificates are a plus

The ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask are essential

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid and Box

We value professionals who are eager to collaborate across disciplines and are committed to lifelong learning in the ever-evolving field of MEP engineering

Join us in shaping the future of MEP consulting services at Marx Okubo. If you are a forward-thinking MEP professional eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to:

Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer

Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens

Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain

See and respond to dangerous situations

Respond quickly to sounds

Ascend and descend ladders and stairs

Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths

Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas

Travel approximately 25-50% of the time both in and out of state for Denver, 50-75% for Chicago.

Benefits

Marx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets. The salary range listed for this role is $120,000-$150,000 though may vary based on location and aligned experience level.

Marx Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine the next steps in the recruitment process.

**No new agencies will be used to fill this role.

Please use the link within ADP's Career Center posting to apply by June 1, 2025

Full-time

Hybrid remote