MEP Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Fire Protection

OHM Advisors; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Profit sharing

FSAs/HSA

401(k) matching

Professional membership

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

OHM Grad School

Job summary

OHM Advisors is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for diverse projects in the St. Petersburg, FL area.

You will develop layouts and construction documents using Revit, coordinating with architects, structural, electrical, and other teams throughout design and construction phases. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of HVAC-focused experience, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in mechanical building systems design, focusing on HVAC design.
• Proficiency in Revit for HVAC design and construction documentation.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping design, and system layout.
• Working knowledge of mechanical codes and industry standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities and work both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel for local and regional projects.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, educational, and institutional facilities with energy efficiency focus.
• Develop HVAC layouts, equipment selections, calculations, and construction documents using Revit.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and technicians from design through construction documentation and field inspections.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and other systems.
• Coordinate with project team members and contractors to support design development and delivery.
• Research and apply building codes, LEED principles, and design best practices.
• Support construction administration activities such as reviewing submittals, RFIs, and field observations.
• Manage multiple project priorities and ensure accuracy and quality.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews for coordinated construction documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

OHM Advisors is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for diverse projects in the St. Petersburg, FL area.

You will develop layouts and construction documents using Revit, coordinating with architects, structural, electrical, and other teams throughout design and construction phases. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of HVAC-focused experience, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.