Mechanical Engineering Designer IV

Make an Impact
As a Mechanical Engineering Designer IV, you will lead complex mechanical engineering projects from concept through completion while helping clients and project teams translate goals into high-performing design solutions. You will bring deep technical expertise in mechanical systems, code applications, Revit, and AutoCAD to guide project documentation, design quality, and construction administration. You will also mentor engineering staff, collaborate across disciplines, and support Progressive Companies’ commitment to Performance Based Design.
Deliver Results

• Develop high-quality mechanical engineering designs, specifications, and documentation that align with project goals, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead advanced construction administration activities, including RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, field observations, and coordination with project teams and contractors.
• Establish documentation standards and quality procedures to ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with Progressive Companies’ Performance Based Design principles.
• Provide technical expertise to project teams, clients, consultants, and governing agencies to support integrated, code-compliant mechanical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Team Leads to define project scopes, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations for large-scale or complex initiatives.
• Lead the conceptualization and development of HVAC, energy, plumbing, fire protection, fuel/gas, and mechanical systems using emerging technologies, smart controls, and performance-driven strategies.
• Mentor engineering staff by serving as a subject matter expert, sharing lessons learned, and supporting the growth and technical development of team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of post-graduation professional engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, project documentation, construction administration, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Expert-level proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including fire, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel/gas code applications.
• Ability to lead complex project documentation reviews, field inspections, technical analyses, and stakeholder presentations.
• Strong ability to collaborate with clients, project managers, team leads, consultants, governing agencies, and internal project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional engineering licensure or progress toward relevant licensure.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering design for complex, multidisciplinary AEC projects.
• Experience developing energy models, performance simulations, HVAC systems, smart controls, and high-performance mechanical system strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineering staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of Performance Based Design principles and their application to engineering solutions.

People Matter
Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.

Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.

Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.

Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.
Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.