Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer – MEP Design & Leadership

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple offices

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Impactful work

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead BEI group projects in the Clearwater/Tampa Bay area. You will manage design teams and develop REVIT/AutoCAD drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection across institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

The role requires a Florida-registered PE with 8–15 years of experience, in-office presence 3 days/week, and readiness to travel within Florida. Excellent client interface and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical focus (ABET-accredited).
• 8-15 years of applicable experience on facilities as described.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Florida (NCEES).
• Willing to relocate to/to the Tampa Bay/ Clearwater area with Florida-based experience and in-office 3 days weekly.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for healthcare, education, institutional and commercial facilities.
• Produce design/construction drawings and specifications; act as Engineer of Record for projects.
• Interface with clients and coordinate with project team across disciplines.
• Oversee field observations and progress reporting; ensure on-schedule and within budget.
• Mentor/subordinate staff in design practices and standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of ASHRAE standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Travel to project locations across southwest, central, east and north Florida as required.

Skills

Professional Engineer Florida

Project leadership

Client communication

Regulations awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead BEI group projects in the Clearwater/Tampa Bay area. You will manage design teams and develop REVIT/AutoCAD drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection across institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

The role requires a Florida-registered PE with 8–15 years of experience, in-office presence 3 days/week, and readiness to travel within Florida. Excellent client interface and project leadership are essential.