Senior Mechanical Engineer

Tesla Labs; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla Laboratories is seeking a senior mechanical engineer with extensive HVAC design experience for large facilities, including administrative buildings and production facilities. The role emphasizes piping, controls, and fire protection systems within a standards-driven environment.

The candidate should have a PE license or be pursuing licensure, with a strong background in SMACNA and ASHRAE practices and experience integrating Lenel security systems and Siemens/JCI fire alarms where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Experience in HVAC, piping, and controls for large facilities such as administrative buildings and production facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for large facilities including air handling, chillers, and controls.
• Perform air flow, heat load, and control sequence calculations.
• Develop system piping diagrams and select piping components.
• Create activation and test plans to meet SMACNA/ASHRAE standards.
• Oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of Lenel security and fire alarm integrations.
• Lead design and construction of mechanical systems including pumps, towers, and CFD analyses.

Skills

HVAC design

SMACNA/ASHRAE knowledge

Piping systems

Direct digital controls

Fire protection systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineering license preferred

Tools

CAD software

CFD software

Piping design software

Job description

About the Company

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Job Description

• Expertise and services in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning design capability, providing specifications and designs utilizing the most recent versions of computer aided design software.
• Calculations for air flow, heat load, and controls required to develop designs which include the proper specification of equipment, ductwork, and ancillary systems for chilled water fed units and direct expansion units for large administrative buildings, production facilities, and warehouses.
• Sequence of operations as required for air handlers, chillers, and controls as part of design packages.
• Activation and test plans to ensure all designed equipment has specified testing plans to ensure compliance with Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), ASHRAE and other industry standards.
• System piping expertise, including the ability to develop high fidelity riser diagrams, perform flow calculations, and to provide specifications for piping systems, including piping, valves, backflow preventers, strainers, expansion tanks, insulation, and proper material selections.
• Expertise in chilled water, hot water, potable water, and waste-water design.
• Controls expertise and proficiency and knowledge in the installation and operation of direct digital controls and/or programmable logic units used to support large facility integrated environmental controls.
• Security and fire protection systems expertise to support Lenel® security systems and Siemens® and JCI® fire alarm systems, to include the ability to develop system designs and specifications, and to provide oversight of the installation, test, and maintenance of these systems.
• Oversight of the design and construction of mechanical systems for facility and infrastructure projects including but not limited to: building construction, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, valves, tanks, piping, HVAC, finite element analysis, water and air flow analysis, and computational fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency with SMACNA, ASHRAE, and other mechanical industry standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, family-focused company culture
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 12 years' experience in mechanical engineering. Professional Engineering license preferred.