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Senior Mechanical Engineer - District Utilities

Wiley|Wilson
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in district utilities to join our team. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or be based in one of our five offices located in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA. We are looking for a motivated individual to play a pivotal role in expanding our well-established and growing district energy portfolio, continuing to serve both longstanding clients and new partnerships.

Position Overview : As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus in district heating and cooling utilities, you will provide technical leadership in the planning, design, analysis, and implementation of district utility projects. You will serve as a key technical expert, focusing on solving complex engineering challenges, overseeing designs, and ensuring the performance and reliability of utility systems for our clients. You will be involved in projects designing central plants and utility distribution systems. This role will involve in-depth technical work, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers, all while contributing to the development of sustainable, innovative, efficient, and reliable district heating and cooling solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the planning and design of district thermal utility systems such as heating water, chilled water, and steam.
  • Support business development efforts in the district utility market.
  • Conduct detailed engineering analysis, perform life cycle cost analysis (LCCA), and troubleshoot complex design challenges.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into broader infrastructure projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Support field investigations and system assessments to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
  • Participate in construction administration.

Requirements :

  • Minimum of 10 years of specialized experience with district thermal utility systems, including generation and distribution systems. Desired experience includes planning, analysis, and design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Candidate needs to be eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.
  • Desirable :

  • Master Planning experience
  • Higher Education design experience
  • Federal Government design experience
  • Geothermal / ambient loop design experience
  • LEED accreditation
  • What We Offer : We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks.

    Furthermore, we prioritize inclusivity with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule to accommodate various needs, and for roles requiring travel, we ensure accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

    Why Wiley|Wilson? Wiley|Wilson is a full-service architecture-engineering firm, specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions for our government, institutional, and private-sector clients around the world. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provides a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career.

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to Wiley|Wilson's culture. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

    As a 100-percent employee-owned company, our 180 employees share a stake in our success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership model, coupled with our focus on service and engagement, creates a distinct company culture. Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

    Other :

  • EOE / AAP, Disability / Covered veteran, Drug Free Workplace
  • US541 Senior Mechanical Engineer, District Utilities
  • Remote, Virginia, District Utilities, District Energy, Steam Systems, Hot Water Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Mechanical Engineering, PE License, Infrastructure Design, System Optimization, Field Investigations, Technical Leadership, Engineering Analysis, Utility Networks, Decarbonization, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Geothermal
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