Mechanical Design Engineer

Amultidisciplinary engineering firmis seeking an experiencedMechanical Design Engineerto join its team in Lexington, Kentucky.

This is anonsite positionfor a Mechanical Engineer with experience designing building systems within a consulting environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of commercial, institutional, and infrastructure-related projects while collaborating with engineers, designers, and other technical professionals.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience withHVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building mechanical systems, along with proficiency inAutoCAD and Revit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects
• Perform engineering and design forHVAC, plumbing, fire protection, ventilation, and temperature control systems
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate mechanical designs with other engineering and design disciplines
• UtilizeAutoCAD and Revitfor project design and documentation
• Perform HVAC modeling, system analysis, and equipment selection
• Assist with life-cycle cost evaluations and system recommendations
• Manage assigned projects and design responsibilities from concept through completion
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, and resource planning
• Review project documents for technical accuracy and quality
• Communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams
• Participate in project meetings and design coordination
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineering and design staff as appropriate
• Assist with client relationship development and business development activities

What We're Looking For

We're looking for ahands-on Mechanical Engineerwho combines strong technical design capabilities with the ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.

The successful candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of mechanical design responsibilities while balancing multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment.

Candidates with8–10+ years of relevant experienceand the ability to take on greater project and client responsibilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineeringfrom an accredited institution
• 5–10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Previous experience designingmechanical building systems within a consulting environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Candidates working toward PE licensure may also be considered
• Advanced knowledge of:
• HVAC systems
• Plumbing systems
• Fire protection
• Heating and ventilation
• Air conditioning
• Temperature and building controls
• Proficiency withAutoCAD
• Proficiency withRevit
• Knowledge of HVAC modeling and simulation software
• Understanding of life-cycle costing and mechanical system evaluation
• Previous project management and client-facing experience preferred
• Ability to plan project resources, maintain schedules, and work within established budgets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative project team

Benefits

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Compensation flexibility for highly experienced candidates

· Sign-on bonus available

· Medical insurance

· Dental insurance

· Life insurance

· Disability insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off

· Professional development and career advancement opportunities