Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Systems & Controls Design

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

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