Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
Position Title:
Mechanical Engineer
Location:
Remote-Colorado
Position Type:
Full time
Description:
Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us .
You belong at SEH
SEH is currenting searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our talented Architecture team!
Why our employee-owners love SEH:
"I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" -- GIS Analyst
"What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " -- Civil Engineering Technician
"Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" -- Sr Financial Analyst
"It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" -- Civil Engineer
"This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." -- Sr Mechanical Engineer
Why you'll love SEH:
Collaborate on amazing projects{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"} of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success
Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice
At SEH, the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering team is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, sustainable, cost effective, and socially responsible engineering services to our clients. We are Building a Better World for All of Us by being responsible stewards of the environment, positively impacting the communities we serve, and upholding the trust our project stakeholders place in us.
SEH is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to be a foundational hire for our West Region team in Colorado. This role is built for an engineer who can run projects independently and serve as the mechanical lead from concept through construction with confidence.
You will step into a high-autonomy seat where you can operate as the mechanical lead: scoping work, engaging clients, coordinating with design teams, producing complete construction documents in Revit, and supporting construction administration.
This is also a growth role. As the West Region team expands, this position has the opportunity to evolve into a Project Manager and people leader role as skills and interest align..
This Opportunity
Serve as the Mechanical Engineer of Record on building and facility projects, owning quality, schedule, and delivery.
Produce HVAC and plumbing designs and construction documents in Revit with minimal oversight
Coordinate design with architects, owners, and internal disciplines including electrical, structural, civil, and process.
Conduct site visits and in-person client meetings at project locations generally in the West but potentially throughout the country.
Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders, translating needs into practical, buildable solutions.
Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and punchlists.
Help shape how we deliver work in the West Region by improving standards, templates, and workflows as the team grows.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance as staff are added
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Colorado licensure preferred, or ability to obtain Colorado licensure through comity soon after hire
Demonstrated ability to run projects independently and deliver complete HVAC and plumbing designs
Strong, working consulting experience designing to ASHRAE and relevant mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes
Revit proficiency is required. There is design support available but generally production-level capability for modeling and construction documents is expected.
Client-facing communication skills, including the ability to lead coordination conversations and present recommendations clearly
Ability to travel for occasional site visits and field work
Preferred Qualifications
Commissioning experience, including functional testing support, issue resolution, and closeout coordination
Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) experience or capital planning experience
Project experience in one or more of the following:
Commercial
Municipal
Multifamily
Water and wastewater facilities
Experience leading small to midsize projects through construction with strong ownership of schedule and quality
Interest and aptitude for growth into project management and managerial roles, including mentoring and team-building
What Success Looks Like in This Role
You consistently deliver accurate, coordinated, and buildable mechanical designs.
Clients trust you because you communicate clearly, anticipate issues, and keep momentum
You treat safety, sustainability, and reliability as baseline expectations, not add-ons
You operate with ownership and integrity, aligned with SEH's commitment to stewardship and stakeholder trust
You help establish the West Region mechanical and electrical practice as a go-to resource through strong delivery and relationship-building
Who We Are
Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"} is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"}. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us .
Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $80,000 and $115,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.
Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH's Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligat
