Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical (HVAC)

M2e; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums

11.5 Paid Holidays

Unlimited Flexible PTO

401K with 100% match on first 5%

Job summary

m2e Consulting Engineers in South and Central Florida seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage multi-disciplinary projects from concept through construction. The role requires strong leadership, field experience, and the ability to deliver quality results on time and within budget.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and drive design development for HVAC, plumbing and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Active Florida Professional Engineer license or reciprocity to Florida within 6 months
• Valid contractor license (building, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing) preferred
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex engineering projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance
• Oversee design development, plan preparation, specifications, and project execution
• Mentor and guide junior staff and support professional growth
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Monitor progress, assess risks, and implement corrective actions
• Participate in field activities such as site visits and data collection

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Mentor and develop staff

Creative problem solving

Presentation skills

Independent working

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Florida P.E. license

Contractor license (building/mechanical/electrical/plumbing)

Valid Florida driver's license

Tools

Trane Trace/Carrier HAP load estimating

Job description

Description

Who We Are:

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.

Our Core Values

• Do What's Right – Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
• Do Your Best – Exceptional Client-Centric Service, Go Above and Beyond, Anticipate Needs
• Own It – Accountable, Committed, Reliable
• Win Together – Respect, Positive, Team Orientated, Support One Another
• Grow Together – Continuous Improvement, Learn and Improve, No Ego

Working at m2e:

• Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week.
• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP).
• 11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO.
• 401K plan with 100% match on the first 5%.
• m2e ranked as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading and managing complex engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budget requirements. This role combines technical expertise, project oversight, and team leadership to support successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and scope.
• Lead and support a team of engineers, consultants, and technical staff.
• Oversee design development, plan preparation, specifications, and project execution.
• Review engineering documents, reports, and plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions as needed.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Participate in field activities such as site visits, inspections, and data collection as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements and development of internal standards and procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, supporting their technical and professional growth.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or documented combination of education and professional experience in related engineering field.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license via examination or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Florida within six months of beginning employment.
• Valid contractor license (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) preferred.
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Minimum Experience

• 7+ years of pre-or-post degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating, and budgeting.
• Strong background in Mechanical (HVAC Systems), with knowledge in plumbing and fire protection systems design.
• Proficient in writing technical reports and applying mechanical codes.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical codes and standards.
• Strong project coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Competent in conducting fieldwork and interpreting mechanical system data.

Skills and Abilities

• English proficiency: Fluent (Speak, read, understand, interpret content and write).
• Knowledgeable in all technical areas of design, construction and management, or having a demonstrated ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of time.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in dealing with manpower and budgets.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Effectively mentors, trains and develops people within and/or outside his/her work group/team.
• Creative problem solving.
• Experience with Trane Trace/Carrier HAP load estimating preferred.

Physical Demands*

Necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively:

• Ability to sit with back at a 90-degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stand upright for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas (uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather elements)
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, laying, crawling, and twisting required up to 30% of the time in this role.
• Must be able to ride in a hoist and/or swing stage.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to use right and left foot for repetitive movements as in operating controls or levers.
• Full dexterity of wrists and fingers required with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to see near, in the distance, color, depth, and range.

*Safety equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, OSHA approved footwear, safety glasses and safety vests, is always required while performing job functions on active construction sites. Safety gloves, ear plugs, and safety harness will be issued when appropriate. Riding in a hoist and/or in a swing stage to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards. Climbing ladders and scaffolds to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.