Mechanical Engineer

Zohorecruit; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, Belmont-based MEP engineering firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience focused on HVAC and plumbing systems. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through completion.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, PE license in Mechanical Engineering is preferred/required depending on project responsibilities, and proficiency with Autodesk Revit and energy modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive MEP design experience with HVAC/plumbing focus.
• PE license in Mechanical Engineering (CA) preferred/required by project responsibilities.
• Experience with Revit for mechanical coordination and documentation.
• Knowledge of Building Codes, energy requirements, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical building-system designs and coordinate HVAC/plumbing with other disciplines.
• Prepare equipment selections, layouts, calculations, specs, schedules, and construction docs.
• Evaluate requirements, building conditions, codes to develop practical mechanical solutions.
• Participate in field investigations, design reviews, coordination meetings, and construction support.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of mechanical deliverables and support documentation processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

EnergyPro

Bluebeam

Job description

Belmont, United States

Our client is a collaborative MEP engineering organization delivering building systems for complex projects where technical accuracy and coordinated design are essential. The Mechanical Engineer will join a team that values practical engineering, quality, and strong project execution across a range of building environments. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to HVAC and plumbing design while supporting multidisciplinary project teams from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical building-system designs and coordinate HVAC and plumbing solutions with architectural, structural, electrical, and other project disciplines.
• Prepare equipment selections, system layouts, engineering calculations, specifications, schedules, and construction documentation for assigned projects.
• Evaluate project requirements, building conditions, and applicable codes to develop practical mechanical solutions that support performance, efficiency, and constructability.
• Participate in field investigations, design reviews, coordination meetings, and construction support activities while resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of mechanical deliverables, identify design discrepancies, and support continuous improvement of project documentation and engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive MEP design experience with a primary focus on HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering in California preferred/required based on project responsibilities.
• Advanced experience with Autodesk Revit and Revit-based mechanical coordination and documentation.
• Proficiency with Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, EnergyPro, and Bluebeam for mechanical analysis, energy modeling, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of applicable Building Codes, mechanical codes, energy requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience developing designs for commercial buildings and coordinating mechanical systems within multidisciplinary MEP environments.
• Strong technical communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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