Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer - Lifestyle
Company: Progressive Companies
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer, you will lead
complex engineering design initiatives from concept through
construction, delivering innovative mechanical system solutions
that align with client goals and Performance Based Design
principles. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams,
clients, and project stakeholders to develop high-performance
building systems while ensuring quality, compliance, and technical
excellence. In this role, you will also mentor engineering staff
and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical
leadership. Deliver Results Develop high-quality mechanical
engineering designs and specifications aligned with project goals
and performance objectives. Utilize advanced design tools such as
Revit and AutoCAD to produce accurate and efficient documentation.
Lead construction administration activities including RFIs, shop
drawing reviews, and technical documentation oversight. Collaborate
with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to define project
scope, schedules, and technical strategies. Engage directly with
clients to understand project objectives and translate them into
actionable engineering solutions. Review complex engineering
documentation to ensure compliance with industry codes,
regulations, and internal quality standards. Mentor and support
engineering staff while contributing to knowledge sharing and
“lessons learned” initiatives across project teams. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Approximately 15 years
of post-graduation professional engineering experience in
mechanical systems design. Demonstrated expertise with Revit and
AutoCAD for engineering design and documentation. Strong
understanding of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and
fuel/gas codes and regulatory compliance. Experience developing
HVAC, energy, and building mechanical systems, including energy
modeling or performance simulations. Ability to communicate complex
technical information through reports, presentations, and
stakeholder discussions. Proven ability to collaborate across
multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineering staff.
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