Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

RQ ConstructionJacksonville, FL
$135,000 - $155,000Hybrid

About The Position

RQ Construction is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Jacksonville, Florida. This role will lead the company's mechanical and plumbing engineering design development practices across all regions where RQ operates. The position requires adherence to U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army surveying, planning, and RFP design standards. RQ Construction is a full-service Design-Build company headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, managing projects nationwide, including in California, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. They specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense market.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering Degree – Focus on HVAC and Plumbing Engineering
  • P.E. license required.
  • 10+ years of HVAC / Plumbing design experience within a consulting firm.
  • Experience with ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1 and 55.
  • Experience with California Title 24 Energy Code.
  • Experience with BIM and Revit/AutoCAD required.
  • Experience with sustainable design.
  • 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 AP preferred.
  • Experience with Design Build and other alternative delivery practices desirable.
  • Experience with Government/DOD projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead RQ's mechanical and plumbing engineering design development practices in all regions of work performed by RQ.
  • Adhere to U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Army surveying, planning and RFP design standards.

Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $135,000-$155,000, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Flexible hybrid schedule
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