Senior Mechanical Engineer - MEP

Ingenuity Engineers, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenuity Engineers, Inc. in Orlando seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and plumbing design for commercial, hospitality, high-rise, and mixed-use projects.

You will drive technical direction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with clients and project teams to raise design standards. This role combines hands-on design with leadership, requiring strong calculation skills, code interpretation, and the ability to manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a P.E. license.
• Extensive leadership and hands‑on field experience in mechanical engineering projects.
• Experience leading teams, managing client relations, and driving business development.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, energy calculation software, and related tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration with management and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and application of advanced mechanical theory, calculations, and system integration.
• Interpret codes, standards, and design inputs with the ability to apply them within the design and discuss compliance and requirements with code officials.
• Independently develop calculations, design narratives, and work plans that serve as the basis for HVAC system designs and project specifications
• Serve as Engineer of Record for projects developed under their direction.
• Review the work of others and provide specific guidance to the project team to further the design.
• Proactively identify and resolve workflow issues, ensuring smooth project progress and addressing challenges before they impact the schedule or deliverables.
• Mentor and develop associates with less experience, providing guidance and training to support their professional development.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve technical and coordination issues.
• Manage project designs and budgets with limited oversight.
• Attend internal and client coordination meetings with the ability to give direction, make technical decisions, and ensure project goals are met
• Conduct site visits and investigations as required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals, ensuring long-term client satisfaction.
• Display leadership and management abilities.
• Provide cross-disciplinary technical and engineering assistance.
• Contribute to business development efforts by participating in client presentations and identifying new opportunities.
• Take personal ownership of the work produced, ensuring that all engineering deliverables meet the highest standards, while continuously striving to enhance processes and performance across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Energy calculation software

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take a key technical and leadership role in designing and delivering HVAC and plumbing systems for a diverse range of projects, including commercial, hospitality, high-rise, and mixed-use developments.

This is a high-impact opportunity at Ingenuity Engineers for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, leading projects, mentoring other engineers, and serving as a trusted technical resource. You’ll have the opportunity to influence design standards, collaborate directly with project teams and clients, and help grow and strengthen our mechanical engineering practice.

If you’re ready to take your experience to the next level while remaining actively involved in the technical work, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis and application of advanced mechanical theory, calculations, and system integration.
• Interpret codes, standards, and design inputs with the ability to apply them within the design and discuss compliance and requirements with code officials.
• Independently develop calculations, design narratives, and work plans that serve as the basis for HVAC system designs and project specifications
• Serve as Engineer of Record for projects developed under their direction.
• Review the work of others and provide specific guidance to the project team to further the design.
• Proactively identify and resolve workflow issues, ensuring smooth project progress and addressing challenges before they impact the schedule or deliverables.
• Mentor and develop associates with less experience, providing guidance and training to support their professional development.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve technical and coordination issues.
• Manage project designs and budgets with limited oversight.
• Attend internal and client coordination meetings with the ability to give direction, make technical decisions, and ensure project goals are met
• Conduct site visits and investigations as required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals, ensuring long-term client satisfaction.
• Display leadership and management abilities.
• Provide cross-disciplinary technical and engineering assistance.
• Contribute to business development efforts by participating in client presentations and identifying new opportunities.
• Take personal ownership of the work produced, ensuring that all engineering deliverables meet the highest standards, while continuously striving to enhance processes and performance across the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Extensive proven relevant technical expertise, with demonstrated leadership and hands-on field experience in mechanical engineering projects.
• Previous experience leading high-performing teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development in a consulting or A/E firm environment.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, energy calculation software, and other design-related tools used in mechanical system design.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other basic software.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate with senior management, clients, and external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of the components of the plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems that will require power, and be able to coordinate those discipline requirements into the mechanical design.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, with occasional bending and the capacity to lift up to 10 lbs. as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for project meetings, site visits, or client engagements.

Ingenuity Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.