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EXP

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$102K - $135K/yr

Be our next Senior Mechanical Engineer! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a ... Experience in designing HVAC systems for Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment, Healthcare or ...

exp

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Milwaukee, WI

$102K - $135K/yr

Be our next Senior Mechanical Engineer! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a ... Experience in designing HVAC systems for Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment, Healthcare or ...

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

They will partner with some of the most talented and passionate developers in the industry to ... Craft and implement compelling particle effects and systems that communicate essential game ...

Socket.dev

$112K - $147K/yr

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than ... Are you excited about open-source software, developer tools, and the future of agentic applications?

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$82K - $152K/yr

... lighting for real-time gameplay and cinematics. We are looking for a driven, trusted, and ... They will partner with some of the most talented and passionate developers in the industry to ...

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How much do senior game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior game developer in Wisconsin is $155,503.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,700.00 and $177,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior game developer?

A Senior Game Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing game mechanics, systems, and features. They lead technical and creative aspects of game development, guide junior developers, and collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to ensure high-quality gameplay experiences. Their role often includes coding, debugging, performance optimization, and mentorship. Additionally, they contribute to architectural decisions, maintain best coding practices, and stay updated with industry trends.

What are the typical responsibilities of a senior game developer?

As a Senior Game Developer, you are often responsible for designing core gameplay systems, writing and reviewing code, and ensuring technical quality across multiple components of the game. You will mentor junior developers, help establish development best practices, and work closely with artists, designers, and project managers to bring gameplay concepts to life. The role frequently involves troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing performance, and participating in strategic planning for current and future projects. Your work will have a significant impact on both the technical direction and overall success of the game, making collaboration and leadership important aspects of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior game developer?

To thrive as a Senior Game Developer, you need extensive experience in programming languages (such as C++, C#, or Java), a deep understanding of game engines (like Unity or Unreal Engine), and a strong portfolio demonstrating completed projects. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), collaborative development tools (such as JIRA or Perforce), and relevant certifications add to your technical proficiency. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help you guide teams and collaborate across disciplines. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering polished games, driving innovation, and ensuring cohesive teamwork in a fast-paced industry.

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Infographic showing various Senior Game Developer job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,503 per year, or $74.8 per hour.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

EXP
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$102K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description


At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Senior Mechanical Engineer!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Mechanical team for Hospitality, Entertainment & Healthcare projects throughout the United States supporting our Milwaukee, Wisconsin Office.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
  • Be able to lead, mentor and direct less experienced mechanical staff on all of their responsibilities.
  • Perform at a "responsible charge" level in regard to meeting EXPs design and quality levels.
  • Perform QA/QC review of specifications, reports, code application, RFI and submittal review, equipment selection, deliverables and drawings.
  • QA/QC reviews of all calculations by designers, and provide guidance and mentoring.
  • Determine content of drawings and specs for less experienced staff in order to meet the scope of work.
  • Review code related items with Designers, and ensure compliance.
  • Edit and develop basis of design narratives documenting project scope.
  • Thorough understanding of psychrometrics.
  • Understand and apply concepts of CHW, HW, WSHP, variable & constant flow systems.
  • Advance equipment selection and analysis - chillers, boilers, air terminals, cooling towers, HEPA filters, DX equipment, and water source heat pumps.
  • Write new specifications sections, develop new details, as required for project needs.
  • Write studies and reports for systems on projects.
  • Perform life-cycle cost analyses, and energy/cost calculation for HVAC systems.
  • Apply and modify appropriate controls diagrams for the project
  • Modify sequences of operation for air and water side equipment and systems.
  • Meets with contractors during bid phase to review design details.
  • Critically evaluate contractor pricing and cost estimates.
  • Evaluate value engineering items with respect to EXP's level of risk.
  • Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize EXP's and client's exposure to problems.
  • Travel to project sites to review progress of work and successfully solve problems within time & budget
  • Develop and monitor work plans.
  • Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours and guide Designers on management of task hours.

What your experience looks like
  • Candidate should have an engineering Bachelor's degree in the field of HVAC/Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of building HVAC and piping design experience.
  • Experience in designing HVAC systems for Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment, Healthcare or Commercial projects.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
  • REVIT MEP Proficiency required.

About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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