Senior Mechanical Engineer

K&K is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the development of facility infrastructure required for battery manufacturing and on-site suppliers.

This role focues on early-stage engineering planning, concept development, and innovative analysis for industrial building mechanical systems. The ideal candidate brings strong industrial facility experience and thrives in cross-functional collaboration environments.

Reporting to the PLE Advanced Planning & Innovation Manager, this position plays a critical role in ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency in construction planning and execution.

• Provide technical expertise during early project planning and pre-construction phases

• Support industrial building mechanical system design (HVAC, process piping, chilled water, compressed air, etc.)

• Conduct engineering studies evaluating innovative technical solutions and their cost/schedule impacts

• Research and benchmark industry best practices to enhance infrastructure design

• Develop business cases, justifications, and management presentations

• Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering, construction, operations, and supplier teams

• Provide technical support through planning, design, and construction execution phases

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  OR
  5+ years of hands-on industrial mechanical systems experience

• 5+ years of experience in building design, construction, or facility operations

• 5+ years working with industrial mechanical systems including:

  • HVAC

  • Process piping

  • Chilled water systems

  • Compressed air systems

• 3+ years of reporting and presentation experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio)

• Professional Engineering (PE) License

• Experience with Energy/Building Management Systems, SCADA, fire alarm systems

• Industrial chemical systems experience (wastewater, tank farms, process utilities)

• Experience working in battery, automotive, chemical, or large manufacturing facilities

• Familiarity with:

  • Power BI

  • Bluebeam Revu

  • Navisworks

  • AutoCAD

• Certifications such as ASHRAE, CEM, LEED AP, PMP

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement (kaizen)