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Senior Mechanical Engineer - MEP / Infrastructure
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Other Engineering
USD 140k-160k / year
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
CME Associates is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in East Brunswick, NJ. In this role, you will oversee the design and implementation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, across a wide range of projects such as county and municipal facilities, schools, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and other infrastructure developments.
This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role, working closely with clients while mentoring a team of junior engineers and helping drive projects from design through construction.
If you enjoy hands-on engineering work, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and guiding younger engineers, this role offers both technical depth and leadership opportunity.
What You’ll Work On
Projects span a range of public and institutional facilities, including HVAC system upgrades, fire protection and plumbing systems, and mechanical improvements for schools, municipal buildings, and infrastructure facilities.
You’ll help bring several active projects across the finish line while also contributing to new designs and future initiatives, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Department
- Community Infrastructure
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $140,000 - $160,000 / year
Responsibilities
Mechanical System Design
- Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate project requirements, technical constraints, and cost implications.
- Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Perform system sizing, load calculations, and equipment selection
- Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Project Leadership
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of completion
- Coordinate closely with architects, civil engineers, and electrical engineers
- Serve as a key technical contact for clients and project partners
Construction & Implementation
- Review shop drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor documentation
- Conduct site visits and inspections to evaluate system conditions
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and final system performance
Team Mentorship
- Provide technical guidance to junior mechanical engineers
- Support quality control and knowledge sharing across the team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Strong experience designing HVAC systems
- Experience with plumbing and fire protection systems
- Experience working on municipal, institutional, or infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with clients and contractors
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (NJ preferred)
- Experience with AutoCAD or Revit
- Knowledge of ASHRAE and NFPA codes
- Experience with facility upgrades, school renovations, or treatment facilities
Benefits
CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.
About CME Associates
CME Associates is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm dedicated to providing a high quality of professional services in a cost-effective and timely manner. We endeavor to develop and maintain long-term, responsive, and personal business relationships with our clients and to address their needs in a positive and successful manner. Through our commitment to the principles of integrity and quality, we utilize practical and innovative problem-solving techniques to ensure that our clients' problems are resolved cost-effectively through technically sound, scientifically-based methods in an environmentally conscious and responsive manner.
Three professionals with over sixty years of collective experience established CME Associates in 1983. In 1997 CME Associates acquired the staff of Berson Ackermann Associates, another respected civil engineering and surveying firm with substantial experience. In 2002, CME Associates acquired Icon Engineering, an environmental engineering firm specializing in Brownfield Redevelopment. In 2007, CME Associates acquired EGS Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in providing geotechnical services. Currently, CME Associates provides a complete range of Environmental, Geotechnical, Engineering, Surveying, and Planning services and has represented both the public and private sectors on a wide range of projects and, specifically, projects relating to the environment, including water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines; wastewater and potable water master plans; water resources and treatment, storage and conveyance facilities; surface and groundwater monitoring; landfills; recycling facilities implementation plans; environmental impact statements; highway and roadway construction; large residential and commercial development projects, and major capital construction projects.
The qualifications and experience of its personnel are CME Associates' greatest assets. The firm has made a conscious effort to attract, develop and retain the highest quality professionals chosen for their demonstrated capabilities, field experience, energy, commitment to excellence and ability to accept increasing levels of responsibility. Our staff includes civil engineers, site engineers, environmental scientists, planners, hydraulic engineers, surveyors, geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, wetlands technicians, GIS specialists, landscape architects, and office and field support staff experienced in all disciplines necessary to successfully complete our client's projects.
CME is also a leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) Services. By utilizing the latest in GIS technology we assure our clients a state-of-the-art effective and efficient solution to their needs. We use various software solutions to complete a quality program. CME encourages our clients to integrate the expertise of their own personnel into the GIS effort creating a successful long-term solution for information needs.
CME Associates presently has eight (8) offices in New Jersey (Parlin, Howell, Monmouth Junction, Pleasantville, Camden, Barnegat, Medford and Cape May Court House).
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
Stage 4:
Offer
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