Senior Mechanical Engineer

Berners Schober is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Madison, WI to join our growing team and help lead the design of thoughtful, high-performing mechanical systems for education, healthcare, commercial, and community-focused projects. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, mentoring others, and building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical system design for assigned projects from concept through construction administration
• Prepare and review mechanical design documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural, electrical, structural, and other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions
• Support project managers and discipline leads in meeting project schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Participate in construction administration activities, including submittal review, RFIs, site visits, and field observations
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and firm best practices
• Apply sound engineering judgment to address complex technical challenges and system coordination issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of technical standards, tools, and templates within the mechanical discipline
• Conduct calculations of heating/cooling load, ventilation quantities and equipment selection for building mechanical systems
• Conduct assessment of existing systems and provide recommendations for refurbishment or replacement
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior mechanical engineering staff
• Support the development of less experienced engineers through design reviews, feedback, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate effectively with peers, discipline leads, and firm leadership to support project success
• Promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented working environment
• Participate in client meetings and coordination calls as needed to support project execution
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external partners
• Represent the firm positively through technical expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in WI
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience in Revit
• PE license in IL
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC Mechanical Engineering
• Prior healthcare experience