Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where aerospace, defense, and energy companies maintain deep engineering workforces. Employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Ball Aerospace consistently hire mechanical project engineers across product development, systems integration, and facilities infrastructure. The market is among the most active in the Mountain West, with demand running from early-career project support roles through senior program leads. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you are a self-motivated professional who is looking to take on more responsibility in leading projects related to MEP building design, while seeking an employer that will focus on your specific career goals delivering high-quality professional services, then we encourage you to strongly consider this position. With top tier benefits, and the understanding of a real work life balance, Wilson & Company provides a career-nurturing work environment.
Wilson & Company’s Albuquerque, NM office is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with to provide task and project management skills and to design construction plans, specifications and studies for a variety of projects. This professional will be responsible for studies and designs of facilities including federal, educational, industrial, municipal and commercial projects. Experience in HVAC and Plumbing design is required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Mentorship of junior staff.
- Effectively fosters relationships with team members and clients, as well as industry stakeholders and regulators.
- Participates in business development activities, such as; marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.
- Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.
- Creation and management of the Mechanical scope of work for the project.
- Oversee development of detailed design drawings
- Sizing, selection and layout of mechanical equipment.
- Develop project specifications to meet the performance requirements.
- Client interaction and coordination.
- Develop and maintain progress, quality control, schedule, staffing planning and coordination with project management including regular reporting.
- Coordination of communications between the project team, the engineering and design team members to assure quality of work, and that consistent technical content drawing/design packages are maintained throughout a project.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering in an ABET-accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience with mechanical design of facilities.
- Currently a licensed professional engineer in New Mexico or within a year of obtaining a New Mexico license.
- Experience with MEP software such as Revit MEP is a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation is a plus.
- Experience in the preparation of work plans, budgets and project schedules is highly desired.
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Annual Salary Range: $84,000 - $167,000+ (based on experience)
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
If you are a self-motivated professional who is looking to take on more responsibility in leading projects related to MEP building design, while seeking an employer that will focus on your specific career goals delivering high-quality professional services, then we encourage you to strongly consider this position. With top tier benefits, and the understanding of a real work life balance, Wilson & Company provides a career-nurturing work environment.
Wilson & Company’s Albuquerque, NM office is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with to provide task and project management skills and to design construction plans, specifications and studies for a variety of projects. This professional will be responsible for studies and designs of facilities including federal, educational, industrial, municipal and commercial projects. Experience in HVAC and Plumbing design is required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Mentorship of junior staff.
- Effectively fosters relationships with team members and clients, as well as industry stakeholders and regulators.
- Participates in business development activities, such as; marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.
- Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.
- Creation and management of the Mechanical scope of work for the project.
- Oversee development of detailed design drawings
- Sizing, selection and layout of mechanical equipment.
- Develop project specifications to meet the performance requirements.
- Client interaction and coordination.
- Develop and maintain progress, quality control, schedule, staffing planning and coordination with project management including regular reporting.
- Coordination of communications between the project team, the engineering and design team members to assure quality of work, and that consistent technical content drawing/design packages are maintained throughout a project.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering in an ABET-accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience with mechanical design of facilities.
- Currently a licensed professional engineer in New Mexico or within a year of obtaining a New Mexico license.
- Experience with MEP software such as Revit MEP is a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation is a plus.
- Experience in the preparation of work plans, budgets and project schedules is highly desired.
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Annual Salary Range: $84,000 - $167,000+ (based on experience)
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
- Three or more years managing mechanical engineering projects from design through commissioning
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo for design and documentation
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or energy sector standards such as ASME, MIL-SPEC, or ANSI codes
Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical project engineer in Colorado?
The standard path starts with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by relevant project or engineering experience. Many Colorado employers require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license issued through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, which involves passing the FE and PE exams. Project management credentials such as PMP are a common differentiator for advancement into lead or senior roles.
How much do mechanical project engineers make in Colorado?
Mechanical project engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $124,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,100 for the lowest 10% to over $170,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical project engineers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring mechanical project engineers in Colorado include Galloway & Company, RK, and EXP, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's aerospace and defense concentration means a large share of these openings come from prime contractors and their regional suppliers anchored along the Front Range corridor.
Which Colorado cities have the most mechanical project engineer jobs?
Denver, Greenwood Village, and Boulder hold the most mechanical project engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro with a dense cluster of aerospace, energy, and infrastructure firms, while Colorado Springs draws heavily from the defense and space sector surrounding Schriever and Peterson Space Force Base, and Boulder's research and technology companies add consistent engineering demand.
Are there remote mechanical project engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they are rare. Mechanical project engineering typically requires on-site coordination with fabrication teams, facilities, and physical prototypes, which limits full remote work. About 0% of mechanical project engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover planning, documentation, and stakeholder coordination phases rather than hands-on design review or commissioning work.
How can I get hired as a mechanical project engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate mechanical engineer role, where you gain project exposure before stepping into a project engineer title. Large Colorado defense and aerospace employers like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon run new-graduate hiring programs each spring targeting ABET-accredited engineering graduates. Pursuing your Fundamentals of Engineering certification through the Colorado State Board of Licensure early, building a portfolio of CAD work or capstone projects, and targeting infrastructure or energy contractors in Denver who regularly absorb entry-level talent can all accelerate the move into a project engineer role.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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