Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Project Leadership

Kimley-Horn; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Orlando, FL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our team in our Orlando office. This is not a remote position and offers opportunities to lead HVAC and mechanical design across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Florida code familiarity, and a PE license or plan to obtain within 12 months. Proficiency in Revit/BIM and energy compliance tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of experience with increasing project leadership responsibility.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with Florida codes and local AHJ coordination.
• Experience with HVAC systems (airside, hydronic, ventilation, controls coordination) and plumbing systems (water, sanitary, gas).
• Energy compliance tools such as COMcheck or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of HVAC and mechanical systems from concept through construction across commercial, hospitality, municipal, and federal projects.
• Prepare and coordinate load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork/piping layouts, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, AHJs, and internal MEP disciplines.
• Manage portions of projects as a task manager or project manager, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a primary client contact for portions of projects and support overall client relationship management.
• Oversee and mentor EITs, designers, and technical staff.
• Support and participate in RFQs/RFPs, proposals, and business development efforts.
• Ensure design quality through QA/QC processes and adherence to applicable codes (FBC, energy compliance, etc.)

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license within 12 months

Tools

Revit/BIM

COMcheck

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Orlando, FL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our team in our Orlando office. This is not a remote position and offers opportunities to lead HVAC and mechanical design across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Florida code familiarity, and a PE license or plan to obtain within 12 months. Proficiency in Revit/BIM and energy compliance tools is expected.