Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC, Piping & Utilities Lead
Mesa Associates
Knoxville, TN · Posted November 4, 2026
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Where Knoxville, TN ranks
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November 2026
- #1Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree25% · of 100
- #5Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast25% · of 69
- #13Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast79 jobs · of 72
- #14Best cities for education jobs154 openings · of 47
- #15Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs40% · of 100
- #17Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs38% · of 100
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 92 open senior mechanical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $154,500 to $176,000 and the median is $170,000.
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AI use among mechanical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineers: 8% (little observed).
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About the job
...Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as a generalist across HVAC, utility systems, and piping. You'll design HVAC, plant utilities, and piping scopes, mentoring mid-career and junior staff as needs shift across Generation, Industrial, and Government...