Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support planning, design, analyses and documentation of building mechanical systems for commercial and industrial projects. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance and design quality in a mostly office-based setting with travel.

Candidates should have 5–12 years of mechanical design experience, a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, and proficiency with Revit/BIM/CAD tools to develop 2D/3D models and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-12 years of mechanical design and engineering experience.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software and Revit/BIM/CAD platforms.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, codes, standards and industry best practices.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and system analyses.
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative office-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for all project phases.
• Support the design of HVAC, hydronic, piping, plumbing, and building mechanical systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses including load calculations, airflow analysis, pipe sizing, and pressure drop calculations.
• Create and maintain 2D and 3D mechanical design models using BIM platforms.
• Review project requirements, design criteria, standards, and codes for compliance and design quality.
• Coordinate deliverables with internal teams, consultants, stakeholders, and clients.
• Participate in design reviews, QA processes, and coordination meetings.
• Review technical documents, submittals, and RFIs to support project execution.
• Assist in resolving design conflicts and coordination issues during planning and development.
• Contribute to engineering standards and design best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

BIM/CAD proficiency

Engineering calculations

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM platforms

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (AZ, FL, CA, TX)

Location

Phoenix, Austin, NorCAl, SoCal, or Tampa

Duration

Contract Perm Possible - 12+ month contract

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5-12 years of mechanical design and engineering experience.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software and Revit/BIM/CAD platforms.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and system analyses.
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative office-based environment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• NCEES Record.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Experience within design-build, integrated project delivery, or multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Job Description

This role can sit in Phoenix, Austin, NorCAl, SoCal, or Tampa with 10-20% travel involved.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, design, analysis, and documentation of mechanical building systems for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects. This role partners with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop coordinated design solutions while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards. The position is primarily office-based and focuses on engineering design, technical analysis, coordination, and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation throughout all phases of project development.
• Support the design of HVAC, hydronic, piping, plumbing, and building mechanical systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses, including heating and cooling load calculations, airflow analysis, pipe sizing, pressure drop calculations, and system capacity evaluations.
• Create and maintain coordinated 2D and 3D mechanical design models using industry-standard design software and BIM platforms.
• Review project requirements, design criteria, technical standards, and applicable codes to ensure compliance and design quality.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with internal teams, consultants, stakeholders, and client representatives.
• Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review technical documents, design packages, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) to support project execution.
• Assist with identifying and resolving design conflicts, technical challenges, and coordination issues during project planning and development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and design best practices.