Sr. Mechanical Engineering Lead (Direct Placement)

We are recruiting for a Sr. Mechanical Engineering Lead in Cary, NC! For immediate consideration please send your resume to Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located Position Details: Position Type: Full Time / Direct Placement Job Location: Cary, NC (Hybrid: 2 days in office); Relocation Assistance Available Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k Compensation: $150K - $170K annually, depending on experience and qualifications Background and Drug Screenings Required Overview/Summary: We are seeking a senior level mechanical engineer for a leading role in our Client's Cary, NC office. This position will provide an opportunity to mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff members while also working closely with clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector. This is an opportunity to engage with clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. Our Client offers a true "end to end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. The primary responsibilities will focus upon leading a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions as they relate to energy and power for clients across all market sectors (aviation, education, hospitals, airports, federal projects). Example: An airport - this group would consult with the client and design a central utility plant that would provide heating/cooling for the terminal or design a backup power solution. Other responsibilities will include strategy formation, business development and sales as our Client expands their energy transition portfolio. Required Skills, Qualifications & Competencies: Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline At least 10 years of engineering design and consulting experience Professional Engineering licensure-REQUIRED (any US state). EITs are not eligible Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and manhour estimates for engineering services Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff Strong communication and technical writing skills Availability to travel as required to support project needs (varies by project but typically around 25%) Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Cary, NC office when not travelling Must be a US citizen due to potential for federal work Candidate must have a consistent work history with minimal employer changes MUST have prior experience with: Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, condensate, hot water, chilled water) Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems Natural gas fueled prime power (gas turbine or large reciprocating engines) Heat pump/heat recovery chillers Thermal energy networks, geothermal exchange systems, power generation (e.g., geothermal power) Consulting experience in energy design, utility plant design, central utility plants Prior personnel management. This role will manage 3-10 direct reports. Apply Today! About our Organization: On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner." On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 26-00121 INDE

Created: 2026-03-04