Senior Mechanical Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of HVAC and building systems on mission-critical, healthcare, and commercial projects. You will work closely with leadership and clients to drive technical solutions.

Responsibilities include designing systems, preparing calculations, coordinating with electrical engineers and architects, and guiding junior engineers through design and construction phases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of U.S. construction industry mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• EIT required; PE preferred.
• Experience designing HVAC and building mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience supporting projects through design, documentation, and construction phases.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate designs with electrical engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project delivery from concept design through construction administration.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and project coordination activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project teams.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

HVAC design

Building systems design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client-facing communication

Project delivery

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EIT certification

Job description

This engineering consultancy is trusted to deliver some of the country's most technically demanding projects across mission critical, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Their teams are brought in to solve complex engineering challenges, working on facilities where performance, reliability, and precision are essential.

They're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team and play a key role in the design and delivery of these projects, while working closely with leadership and clients throughout the process.

What you'll be doing:

Designing and developing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, healthcare, and mission critical projects

Preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation

Coordinating designs with electrical engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders

Supporting project delivery from concept design through construction administration

Participating in client meetings, site visits, and project coordination activities

Ensuring designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements

Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project teams

Contributing to the successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously

What we're looking for:

8+ years of mechanical engineering experience within the U.S. construction industry

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

EIT required, PE preferred

Experience designing HVAC and building mechanical systems

Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and best practices

Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams

Strong communication and client facing skills

Experience supporting projects through design, documentation, and construction phases

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to take ownership of projects and work independently

More reasons to apply:

Direct access to leadership and involvement in key project decisions

Real ownership of projects from design through delivery

Strong pipeline of repeat work providing both stability and project variety

Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and develop leadership skills

Collaborative team where ideas and input are valued

Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering practice