Mechanical Designer

Kimley-Horn • St. Petersburg, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Mechanical Designer with 4+ years of experience to join the St. Petersburg, Florida (FL) office. This is not a remote position. The lead designer role is in conjunction with lead engineer responsibilities. You will have the ability to oversee the HVAC design of projects from concept to completion, including continuous interface with the design team and clients. You will assist with Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications for various clients and marketing opportunities. You will mentor and coordinate the work of designers and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects. You will manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects. You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships. You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors on multiple project types including: Office, Residential Highrise, Mixed-use/ Retail, Municiple, Hospitality, Transportation, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Sustainability/ Decarbonization.

Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience
• Proven design experience with comfort and HVAC systems and related controls
• Proven design experience with plumbing systems including water, sewer, and gas
• Experience producing engineering and energy studies including comcheck, Title 24
• Experience mentoring and coordinating the work of EITs, designers, and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects
• Able to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability
• Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead designer role is in conjunction with lead engineer responsibilities.
• Ability to oversee the HVAC design of projects from concept to completion, including continuous interface with the design team and clients.
• Assists with Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications for various clients and marketing opportunities
• Mentor and coordinate the work of designers and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects
• Manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed