HKA Enterprises · 20 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer : 200158
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55.96/hr - $81.75/hr
10+ years expHKA Enterprises is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead energy and power consulting and design efforts from their Cary, NC office. This senior-level role focuses on client engagement, technical leadership, business development, and delivery of complex energy solutions across various market sectors.
Bookkeeping and PayrollConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Laura Moore
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering teams delivering energy and power consulting and design services
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and supporting business development efforts
Evaluate client energy needs and develop innovative solutions, including central utility plants and decarbonization strategies
Lead proposal development, scope definition, and engineering manhour estimates
Provide technical oversight for thermal utility systems, cogeneration, and power generation solutions
Mentor and manage 3–10 direct reports
Collaborate with account managers and sales teams on strategic pursuits
Support energy transition initiatives across aviation, education, healthcare, airports, and federal markets
Travel approximately 25%, depending on project needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license – REQUIRED (any U.S. state)
10+ years of engineering design and consulting experience
Proven consulting background in energy and utility plant design
Experience managing engineering staff and leading teams
Strong client engagement, communication, and technical writing skills
Experience with proposal development and project execution planning
Ability to work onsite in Cary, NC at least 2 days per week
Willingness to travel (~25%)
U.S. citizenship required (federal project eligibility)
Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water, condensate)
Central utility plant and energy consulting
Cogeneration / Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
Natural gas–fueled prime power systems
Heat pumps and heat recovery chillers
Thermal energy networks and geothermal systems
Utility master planning and decarbonization / climate response planning
Company
HKA Enterprises
HKA Enterprises is a staffing and recruiting company that offers contingent labor, direct hire, and payroll services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith O'Connell
Chief Financial Officer
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