Senior Mechanical Engineer

PBK; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAF Engineers seeks a Mechanical Engineer with strong MEP HVAC design experience for large educational and commercial projects in Florida. You will lead HVAC design tasks, perform load calculations, select equipment, and develop coordinated drawings in Revit and AutoCAD to support project delivery.

You will mentor junior staff, review models and documents, and ensure design integrity, code compliance, and efficient coordination across disciplines on multiple concurrent assignments in a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience with an engineering consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering technology degree.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct site inspections and fieldwork, i.e., climb ladders, walk on roofs, etc.
• Ability to self-assess and command a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for commercial and educational facilities, including load calculations, air-unit and chiller equipment selections, ductwork, pump and pipe sizing and layout.
• QA/QC construction documents and mentor other designers/engineers.
• Develop and modify Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Review Revit modeling techniques and manage design for multiple projects.
• Oversee equipment schedules and adjust with input from engineering team.
• Produce coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, and isometrics for complex HVAC systems.
• Monitor installation to ensure compliance with design specs and safety codes.

Skills

6+ years engineering consulting

Site inspections

Mentoring/training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

LEAF Engineers is a frontrunner for success in providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering design services. Our engineers focus on system performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. Our work typically consists of large commercial projects, primarily award-winning K-12 schools. With an emphasis on teamwork, we solve problems and integrate a holistic style to our processes. Within LEAF, you will find a fast-paced environment with many opportunities to learn and accelerate your career.

Responsibilities

• You will help with the design of HVAC systems for commercial and educational facilities, including load calculations, air-unit and chiller equipment selections, ductwork, pump and pipe sizing and layout.
• You would also be responsible for QA/QC construction documents, provide design ideas and solutions, and train or mentor other Designers, Operators or Engineers.
• Develop and modify Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems and components according to established standards.
• Review Revit modeling techniques, based on input from the engineering team and project managers.
• Manage the execution of the design for Revit models and AutoCAD documents for multiple projects.
• Oversee equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team as required.
• Use Revit to manage the design for interferences with other building elements and resolve conflicts with other team members.
• Interpret consultant design documents and design the necessary HVAC system.
• Utilize knowledge of design techniques and principles to mentor and train other designers and engineers involved in the production of plans, sections diagrams, equipment schedules, and drawings.
• Organize detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
• Produce coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, and isometrics for complex HVAC systems.
• Monitor installation of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
• Direct junior staff on HVAC load calculations and equipment selection and sizing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience with an engineering consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering technology degree.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct site inspections and fieldwork, i.e., climb ladders, walk on roofs, etc.
• Ability to self-assess and command a high level of accuracy.

Preferred/Standout

• PE Licensed.
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Project experience in K-12 educational market.
• Expert knowledge with MEP energy compliance calculations, and Title-24 documentation using Energy Pro software.