Bl Companies
A multidisciplinary firm offering integrated services in engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer overseeing MEP design from concept to completion.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include developing flow diagrams, performing heat‑load and static‑pressure calculations, and sizing equipment and ductwork for mechanical systems. For electrical systems, the engineer will design basic one‑line risers, specify fire‑alarm devices, develop lighting and control plans, and determine power and feeder requirements. Plumbing duties involve selecting appropriate fixtures, designing pipe sizing and routing for sanitary, storm, gas, and domestic lines, and ensuring proper venting and service sizing. The role also covers fire‑protection design, including riser layout and sprinkler‑head locations. • Lead and oversee mechanical engineering aspects of MEP projects from concept to completion. • Develop flow diagrams, perform heat‑load and static‑pressure calculations, and size equipment and ductwork. • Design basic one‑line risers, specify fire‑alarm devices, develop lighting and control plans, and determine power and feeder requirements. • Select fixtures, design pipe sizing and routing for sanitary, storm, gas, and domestic systems, and ensure proper venting and service sizing. • Design fire‑protection risers and sprinkler‑head locations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸flow diagrams
- ▸heat load
- ▸duct sizing
- ▸riser design
- ▸pipe sizing
- ▸fire protection
What You Bring
BL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects at its Wilmington, NC office. The role involves overseeing the mechanical engineering aspects of MEP projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high‑quality designs. The ideal candidate brings more than eight years of MEP engineering experience and will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have at least eight years of MEP engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; a PE license is preferred. Required skills include strong technical aptitude, project management ability, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and excellent written and verbal communication. Knowledge of federal and state codes governing MEP design is essential. • Require 8+ years of MEP engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE license preferred. • Strong technical aptitude, project management skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. • Excellent written and verbal communication; knowledge of federal and state MEP codes.
Requirements
- ▸8+ years
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸pe license
- ▸revit
- ▸autocad
- ▸project management
Benefits
BL is a 100 % employee‑owned firm and an ENR Top 150 company with 18 offices nationwide. The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes six paid holidays, a week off between Christmas and New Year, generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, 401(k) matching, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Employees work in hybrid environments with opportunities for continued growth as the firm expands. • Offer competitive benefits: 6 paid holidays, week off between Christmas and New Year, generous PTO, medical/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. • Work in a hybrid environment at a 100% employee‑owned ENR Top 150 firm with 18 expanding offices.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time