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Staff Mechanical Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.Columbus, OH🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$50 - $61/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Columbus, OH, United States
Posted
22 hours ago
AutoCADBIMCADHVACMechanical DesignMicrosoft OfficeRevit

Job Description

Immediate need for a talented Staff Mechanical Engineer . This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Columbus, OH (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-27200

Pay Range: $50 - $61/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a cross-functional team to execute substation, transmission line, and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout.
  • Oversee 5-20 projects concurrently of varying sizes ($100k-$50M ) and voltages (4kV-765kV).
  • Manage projects for schedule adherence identifying risks and requirements to successfully achieve a project’s in-service date.
  • Navigate projects through client gate approval processes including presentations to senior and executive management as required by each client.
  • Manage projects for financial adherence maintaining an accurate cost forecast reflecting committed and uncommitted costs for an estimate-at-completion.
  • Coordinate craft labor resources with client approved vendors for construction, testing and other field activities.
  • Provide regular status updates on projects by maintaining project data and routine reporting as well as meeting updates for clients.
  • Lead project meetings with cost, schedule, real estate, environmental, construction and engineering resources to facilitate project execution.
  • Travel: 10-15% travel on an expense basis;
  • The Staff Mechanical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. 
  • The Staff Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
  • Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Applies strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
  • Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients. Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required  Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. 
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures. 
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) 
  • Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs. 
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. 
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification   Preferred

Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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