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Senior Mechanical Engineer PE - Mission Critical in Lancaster

Date Posted: 20 October 2026

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Job Description

Our client, a stable and consistently profitable engineering consulting firm in the Columbus area, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer PE / Senior Mechanical Engineer PE to lead projects for its mission-critical clients. You'll own projects from concept through completion on data center, telecommunications, commercial, and light industrial work.

 

What you'll do:

- Manage multiple mechanical/HVAC engineering projects from start to finish

- Coordinate with owners, contractors, and project stakeholders, and lead project meetings

- Provide HVAC/mechanical engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle

- Support construction activities, with site visits as needed (sometimes about once a week)

 

What we're looking for:

- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

- 6-20 years of experience in consulting engineering or HVAC construction

- Active Ohio PE license

- Strong knowledge of NFPA, ASHRAE, and related building codes

- HVAC design experience with chillers, rooftop units, piping, and ductwork for commercial and industrial projects

- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Trane TRACE, MS Project, and Microsoft Office

- Able to work onsite in the Columbus, OH area; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

 

Why join:

- $120,000-$150,000 base salary plus a sign-on bonus

- Annual bonuses (typically 3%+ of base), paid every year for the past 25 years

- Mission-critical project focus with steady, long-term work

- BCBS PPO medical with low employee premiums and 401(k) with 3% match

 

GPAC is the recruiting partner for this confidential search. All inquiries are handled discreetly. Apply today to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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