"Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)"

Position Information

• Posting date: 02/12/2026
• Closing date: Open Until Filled (Yes)
• Position Number: 0014301
• Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)
• Hiring Range Minimum: $129,500
• Hiring Range Maximum: $161,900
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Position Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer participates in all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Dartmouth College engineering office. The engineering office strives to provide high quality engineering services for a wide range of projects and clients, including providing review and technical oversight of projects designed by outside consultants, working with Project Managers on in-house design and renovation projects, working with FO&M shops on system upgrades, improvements and replacements, and assisting with design and analysis of energy efficiency projects. The activities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer may include design reviews, field investigations, existing systems assessment, document/archive search, HVAC and plumbing system design and layout, equipment selection and specification, drafting, code review, calculations including spreadsheet analyses and use of engineering software, writing HVAC control system sequences of operation, construction administration services, and development and continuous improvement of campus Design and Construction Guidelines.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) plus years of mechanical design and drafting with an MEP consulting firm, or the equivalent.
• Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in New Hampshire, or the ability to become registered in New Hampshire within one (1) year of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical drafting experience using AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with all aspects of HVAC and plumbing design, including load calculations and system sizing, selection and specification of mechanical equipment, field verification, codes and standards, and controls design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with energy efficient HVAC system design and control strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems associated with the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Detail oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to relate well with a diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
• Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the service and operations of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a college or university environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code and working with authorities having jurisdiction for compliance requirements.
• High level of proficiency with AutoCAD drafting software. Proficiency with 3D drafting software such as Revit.
• Active LEED BD+C AP certification.

Key Accountabilities

• Owner’s Engineer (65%): Provides mechanical engineering oversight of consultants’ studying, designing, constructing, and commissioning new construction and renovation projects...
• Department Liaison (10%): Acts as liaison between FO&M and various departments requesting engineering support services campus-wide...
• Engineering Design and Construction Administration (10%): Provides engineering design and construction administration services for a variety of small mechanical system renovation/renewal projects...
• Campus Design and Construction Guidelines (5%): Participates in continuous improvement of campus design and construction guidelines...
• Culture and Employee Belonging (CEB) (10%): Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion...

Department Contact

Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities
Phone: 6036463605

Documents Needed to Apply: Cover Letter, Resume

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