Mechanical Engineer

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the MEP team in our Tampa, Florida office. This is an on-site role focused on plumbing, HVAC, and energy studies, with opportunity to lead design and coordinate with clients and the design team.

You will mentor designers, deliver tasks with minimal supervision, and lead production in Revit and AutoCAD on diverse projects including office, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and transportation sectors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in MEP design.
• Proven ability to design HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Experience with energy studies and building performance.
• Experience mentoring EITs and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plumbing design from concept to completion and interface with clients.
• Lead production in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Mentor designers and coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Deliver tasks with minimal supervision and quality results.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Mentoring/ supervision

Coordination with clients

Communication (oral/written)

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Energy modeling tools

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the MEP team in our Tampa, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Ability to oversee the plumbing design of projects from concept to completion, including continuous interface with the design team and clients.
• Mentor and coordinate the work of designers and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects
• Manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects
• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
• Ability to lead production in Revit & AutoCAD
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors on multiple project types including:
  • Office
  • Residential Highrise
  • Mixed-use/ Retail
  • Municiple
  • Hospitality
  • Transportation
  • Industrial/Manufacturing
  • Sustainability/ Decarbonization

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Proven design experience with comfort and HVAC systems and related controls
• Proven design experience with plumbing systems including water, sewer, and gas
• Experience producing engineering and energy studies including comcheck, Title 24
• Experience mentoring and coordinating the work of EITs, designers, and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects
• Able to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance
• Experience in AutoCAD and Revit is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability
• Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.