Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$135,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RQ Construction is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the company’s mechanical and plumbing engineering design efforts across all regions. The role ensures that design work aligns with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army standards for surveying, planning, and request-for-proposal (RFP) design. The position is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and offers a flexible hybrid schedule. RQ Construction is a full-service Design-Build company headquartered in Carlsbad, California. It manages projects throughout the United States and specializes in fast-track commercial construction, with a strong focus on serving the Department of Defense. The company has more than $1 billion in active and upcoming work across California, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. The annual salary range is $135,000–$155,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. Candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization and successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for access to a military-base job site when applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on HVAC and plumbing engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
At least 10 years of HVAC and 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.
Experience with sustainable design.
Provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check; a stricter Department of Defense background check is required for military-base site access when applicable.

Nice To Haves

LEED AP preferred.
Experience with Design-Build and other alternative delivery practices is desirable.
Government/Department of Defense project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical and plumbing engineering design efforts across all regions.
Ensure design work aligns with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army standards for surveying, planning, and RFP design.