Senior Mechanical Engineer

LVI Associates7 months ago
Tampa, FL, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC / Plumbing / Building Systems

Tampa, FL | Hybrid

A leading MEP engineering group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead complex building projects across commercial, healthcare, education, mixed‑use, and mission‑critical sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in technical leadership, client-facing roles, and mentoring developing engineers.

What You'll Do

  • Lead mechanical system design, including HVAC, hydronic systems, air distribution, and building controls
  • Oversee plumbing system design (domestic water, sanitary, storm, medical gas, and specialty systems)
  • Develop and review drawings, specifications, load calculations, and equipment selections
  • Coordinate closely with architectural and multidisciplinary MEP teams
  • Serve as project engineer, managing scope, schedule, budgets, and technical quality
  • Attend client meetings, perform site assessments, and provide construction‑phase support
  • Mentor junior engineers/designers and provide technical leadership across the team

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in building systems
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Strong background in HVAC and plumbing design, codes, and industry standards
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Experience with commercial, healthcare, education, mixed‑use, or mission‑critical environments
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Required Skills

AutoCAD
Mentoring
Plumbing system design
Project management
Revit
Technical leadership
Client relationship management
HVAC design