Mechanical Engineer III – Central Energy & Utilities

KFI Engineers; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KFI Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for Utilities & Central Energy in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role focuses on designing chilled water and hydronic systems for district energy projects, delivering P&IDs, equipment specs, and technical reports, and coordinating across architectural, electrical, and civil teams.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and engage with clients to ensure project success. A PE license and 7+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 7 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience designing utility generation and distribution systems (chilled water, hot water, steam, hydronic).
• Experience with P&IDs, mechanical room layouts, piping systems, and hydronic sizing.
• Ability to coordinate multi-discipline designs and drawings.
• Familiarity with construction practices across multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong client relationships and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of chilled water, heating hot water, steam, and hydronic utility systems for central plants and campus projects.
• Develop and review deliverables like P&IDs, layouts, technical reports, and drawings.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Prepare equipment specs and lead procurement activities.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in business development.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Client relationships

Communication

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Job description

KFI Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for Utilities & Central Energy in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role focuses on designing chilled water and hydronic systems for district energy projects, delivering P&IDs, equipment specs, and technical reports, and coordinating across architectural, electrical, and civil teams.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and engage with clients to ensure project success. A PE license and 7+ years of experience are preferred.