Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer (Industrial/High-Tech)

TL;DR

Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer (Industrial/High-Tech): Lead mechanical design and infrastructure integration for mission-critical industrial facilities with an accent on Basis of Design (BOD)/Scope of Work (SOW) ownership, HAZOP and engineering calculations, and construction-site system integration. Focus on bridging design verification to operational success by troubleshooting densely packed industrial systems and coordinating multidisciplinary delivery.

Location: Wilton, 06897

Salary: $126,900–$174,700

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and employment services for engineering roles.

What you will do

• Own mechanical project delivery by developing Basis of Design (BOD) and Scope of Work (SOW) documents for complex infrastructure upgrades.
• Perform technical engineering work including code assessments, HAZOP reviews, and engineering calculations for HVAC, process cooling water, exhaust, fire protection, and high-purity process piping.
• Manage retrofit and expansion of existing mechanical infrastructure, ensuring equipment sizing, selection, and specifications meet industrial standards.
• Serve as the mechanical technical lead on a design-build team, coordinating with system owners, trade contractors, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.
• Oversee construction and system integration in the field by interpreting P&IDs, layout drawings, and equipment plans to troubleshoot and verify installation matches the design.
• Run project meetings and balance technical feasibility with cost and schedule constraints to drive decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 10+ years of facilities mechanical design experience (HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing).
• 5+ years of experience managing the design project delivery process.
• Strong knowledge of ASME and ASME B31.3 codes, building/fire codes, and ASHRAE standards, including review of vendor submittals against complex specifications.
• Ability to work on-site in active, complex industrial environments, including construction-site walking, climbing, and field-based troubleshooting.

Nice to have

• PE or EIT licensure.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM360.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site, hands-on role supporting construction and system integration.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer: major medical, dental, vision, and 401k, plus statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations available during the employment process.
• E-Verify participation in certain locations as required by law.

Hiring process

• Application review and staffing representative outreach for the employment process.
• Interviews and evaluation of technical fit for facilities mechanical design, codes, and field integration experience.