Senior Mechanical Engineer

JMS Engineering

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

JMS Engineering in Florida is seeking a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer with 6–15 years of MEP consulting experience to lead the mechanical design of healthcare, commercial, and institutional building projects. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with clients and design teams, and growth of the mechanical department.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with architects and contractors, and ensure code compliance while delivering high-quality engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
6–15 years of experience in MEP consulting engineering.
Strong knowledge of Florida Building Code, Florida Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE Standards, IMC and applicable mechanical codes.
Experience designing HVAC systems for commercial buildings.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design for healthcare, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
Design HVAC systems including air distribution, chilled water, heating, ventilation, and exhaust.
Prepare engineering calculations: cooling/heating loads, ventilation, equipment selection, energy code compliance.
Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and other disciplines.
Prepare construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Review drawings and specs for QA and code compliance.
Perform site visits, field investigations, and construction administration.
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

About JMS Engineering

JMS Engineering is a rapidly growing MEP consulting engineering firm specializing in healthcare, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects throughout Florida. We are committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions while building long-term relationships with architects, owners, and contractors.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Professional Engineer to become a key member of our leadership team. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in the growth of our mechanical department while working on challenging and rewarding projects throughout Florida.

Position Summary

JMS Engineering is seeking a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer with 6–15 years of consulting engineering experience to lead the mechanical design of healthcare, commercial, and institutional building projects.

The ideal candidate is technically proficient, enjoys collaborating with clients and design teams, takes ownership of projects, and is interested in helping grow a successful engineering practice.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering design for healthcare, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
Design HVAC systems including:
Air distribution systems
Chilled water systems
Heating systems
Ventilation and exhaust systems
Energy-efficient HVAC solutions
Prepare engineering calculations including:
Cooling and heating load calculations
Ventilation calculations
Equipment selection
Energy code compliance
Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
Prepare construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Review drawings and specifications for quality assurance and code compliance.
Perform site visits, field investigations, and construction administration.
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and schedule.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
6–15 years of experience in MEP consulting engineering.
Strong knowledge of:
Florida Building Code
Florida Energy Conservation Code
ASHRAE Standards
IMC and applicable mechanical codes
Experience designing HVAC systems for commercial buildings.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred

Healthcare design experience.
Experience with medical office buildings, hospitals, surgery centers, and outpatient facilities.
Experience with energy modeling or building performance analysis.
Familiarity with Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or similar HVAC load calculation software.
Experience mentoring engineers and designers.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.
Performance-based bonuses.
Health insurance.
Paid vacation and company holidays.
401(k) with company match (when available).
Continuing education and professional development support.
Company-paid professional licensure renewals.
Opportunity for leadership and long-term career growth.
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Why Join JMS Engineering?

JMS Engineering offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects with a growing, client-focused engineering firm. You'll have direct access to company leadership, the ability to influence engineering standards and department growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of the company.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your contributions help shape the future of a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

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