Mechanical Engineer (MEP Industry) Licensed PE

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. seeks a Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) with 5–8 years of experience to lead HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for health care, higher education, and institutional facilities in the BEI Group's Jacksonville team.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design documentation in REVIT/AutoCAD, client interface, field surveys and adherence to ASHRAE standards, with in-person collaboration at the northeast Orange County office near UCF.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5-8 years of documented applicable experience in facilities similar to those described.
• Florida PE license with current NCEES.
• Residence in greater Central Florida area (Orange/Seminole/Osceola/Lake/Volusia/Brevard counties).
• Ability to work in person at least three days weekly in the northeast Orange County office near UCF.
• Ability to travel to project locations across central, east and north Florida.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on multi-discipline projects for Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) systems.
• Lead design and construction drawings, act as Engineer of Record as needed.
• Interface with clients on mechanical matters and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Conduct evaluations of mechanical equipment and prepare design computations.
• Produce and supervise REVIT and AutoCAD drawings; oversee field observation reports.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client interface

Design coordination

Field survey

ASHRAE standards knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical or Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (MEP Industry) Licensed PE

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MECHA003906

• Posted : April 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Description

OVERVIEW: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical PE with 5-8 years of experience as a Professional Engineer to join our Buildings, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group within our Jacksonville, Florida team. In this role you will act as a technical lead as part of a multi-discipline project team in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• This person is a technical lead as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.
• This person may serve as the Lead Mechanical Engineer for projects, producing design/construction drawings and specifications and ability to may act as the Engineer of Record for the work they perform and by subordinates they supervise.
• Acts as the Client interface for project mechanical matters.
• Undertakes and directs evaluations of mechanical equipment/systems and prepares design computations and assessments.
• Generates and oversees mechanical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes mechanical construction progress and generates field observation reports.
• Assess the condition of mechanical systems within existing facilities.
• Responsible for completion of mechanical design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Assists in the development of subordinate staff in mechanical design best practices.
• Communicates and coordinates designs, writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as representatives of the Client organization to complete work efficiently.
• Stays current with local, state & federal design standards and regulations.
• Helps develop new work and clients related to mechanical design services for healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education & support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering with mechanical focus, from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5-8 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, with current NCEES.
• Resides in the greater Central Florida area, such as within one of the following counties: Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard.
• Ability to work in person a minimum of three (3) days weekly in the local office located in northeast Orange County near UCF.
• Ability to travel to project locations and client meetings throughout central, east and north Florida. Travel beyond this primary area may occasionally also be required.
• Significant experience using Autodesk REVIT gained in a similar design-related field. Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of the ASHRAE Standards commensurate with their years of experience.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Must havea valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• A process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• A solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Experience leading the design efforts of subordinate staff.
• Maintains a high level of precision and accuracy and is methodical in their approach to work.
• Has a high technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field.

WHAT WE OFFER:Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of theBest Firms to Work For , here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from:Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training:Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development:Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference:See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team:People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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