Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Colby Co. Engineering / Portland, ME (Remote – New England) 

Colby Co. Engineering (Colby Co.) is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team of 70 employees.  

This position can be hybrid or fully remote for the right candidate located in New England.  

What Makes Colby Co. a great place for a senior engineer?  Colby Co. Engineering is a privately held, multi-disciplinary team of engineers (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, fire protection) and architects who work together on a wide range of projects from new construction, historical building renovations to facilities engineering and infrastructure.   

Colby Co thrives on the power of collaboration. They believe engineering and design are truly “team sports”, where every voice matters. As a multidisciplinary firm, they offer a dynamic environment where all team members are integral from the very start of every project.  They champion a collaborative approach and ensure that everyone, not just management actively participates in all internal and client meetings. All team members are encouraged to contribute equally, as well as share valuable insights, ensuring the most efficient and impactful design solutions for our clients. 

At Colby Co., you will enjoy the freedom to work autonomously, make key decisions, and structure your time while knowing you have the unwavering support and diverse perspectives of your talented colleagues. For senior engineers, this translates to exciting opportunities to tackle complex projects and mentor the next generation of engineering talent, should that align with your passions. 

As one of Maine’s Top Ten Best Places to Work companies for 7 years, Colby Co. believes the employees and their families come first. Employees enjoy a culture of kindness, generosity, collaboration, and support of lifelong learning.  Colby Co.’s success (95% customer retention) comes from putting their employees and client service first.   

• Colby Co. is seeking an experienced engineer (5-10 years of applicable experience) and will offer a salary that will be competitive and commensurate with the experience the candidate brings to the role.  
• In addition to base salary, Colby Co. offers an annual discretionary bonus and an anniversary bonus to recognize years of service with the company.  
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match. 
• Health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance plans.  
• Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or sick leave.  
• Paid holidays – all Federal and Maine state holidays. 
• Four weeks of paid parental leave within three months of the qualifying event (birth or adoption). 
• Accrued paid time off for military leave. 
• A monthly cell phone stipend. 
• Free monthly parking pass at our company lot. 
• Two volunteer days per calendar year with pay. 
• Summer office hours from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. 
• Flex Hours. 
• State Park vehicle passes. 
• Continuing education fees and/or tuition is available to employees on a case-by- case basis. 
• Company outings which may include Bruins, Red Sox and/or Patriots games, ski trips, outdoor adventure, golf outings, holiday parties, kids holiday party, company picnics and bowling. 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanicalengineering. 
• 5-10 years of experience, preferably at a consulting engineering firm.  
• Ability to perform a broad range of mechanical engineering designs including HVAC systems, industrial systems (pumps, heat exchangers, piping, etc.), plumbing systems, and system controls. 
• Successful track record of design, quality control and construction administration experience.  Experience with energy audits and sustainable design is a plus  
• Quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines. 
• PE License or ability to sit for PE Exam 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit a Plus 
• Experience with Trane Trace 700 and/or DOE 2 a plus 
• Experience working on federal contract projects a plus.  
• Sustainable design experience a plus 
• Ability to obtain government clearances. 

• Research, plan and design a variety of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, system controls). 
• Prepare code compliant plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of designs for projects that range in size from $50,000 to $100M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients 
• Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams, primarily in-house but also with subconsultants. 
• Collaborate with all disciplines to prepare presentations and produce documents from schematic design through to the construction phase. 
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s. 

KMA HR Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. 

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Colby Co. Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.