Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

RQ Construction is a nationwide Design-Build organization focused on delivering high-impact projects and helping employees build rewarding careers. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with regional offices and active project sites across the country, RQ is expanding its Engineering Department in Jacksonville, Florida. As a privately owned full-service Design-Build contractor, RQ specializes in accelerated commercial construction projects for the Department of Defense, providing integrated design, engineering, and construction solutions from concept through completion. RQ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Jacksonville, FL office. This leadership role will oversee mechanical and plumbing engineering design development for projects across all RQ operational regions. The selected candidate will help guide engineering standards and project execution in compliance with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force planning, design, and RFP requirements. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects located throughout the United States and international locations while working within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The expanding engineering department allows team members to play an active role in shaping processes, improving workflows, and implementing modern engineering technologies and design solutions. RQ supports professional growth by providing meaningful project exposure, career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in HVAC and Plumbing systems
Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
Minimum of 10 years of HVAC and plumbing system design experience within a consulting environment
Proficiency using BIM software, Revit, and AutoCAD required
Evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Nice To Haves

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification preferred
Experience with ASHRAE standards 90.1, 62.1, and 55
Experience with California Title 24 Energy Code requirements
Background in sustainable and energy-efficient building design preferred
Experience supporting Design-Build projects and alternative project delivery methods preferred
Previous work on government/Department of Defense construction projects highly desirable

Responsibilities

Oversee mechanical and plumbing engineering design development for projects across all RQ operational regions.
Guide engineering standards and project execution in compliance with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force planning, design, and RFP requirements.