Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Stark Tech • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Stark Tech is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical who excels by transforming mechanical system requirements into high-performance, energy-efficient, and fully integrated building solutions. You lead projects from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning, applying deep technical expertise in HVAC, hydronics, central plant systems, and air distribution to ensure every design is safe, code-compliant, and optimized for long-term reliability. You thrive at bridging early pre-construction solutioning with detailed engineering and field execution-collaborating across mechanical, electrical, structural, controls, and architectural teams to deliver systems that perform as designed in the real world. Through technical leadership, clear communication, and mentorship of engineering and design staff, you elevate project quality, improve constructability, reduce risk, and strengthen Stark Tech's reputation for delivering high-performance mechanical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical building systems or energy-driven infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing engineering or cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in HVAC system design, load calculations, equipment selection, air and fluid distribution, and central plant systems.
• Experience defining sequences of operation and integrating mechanical systems with BAS platforms.
• Proven ability to conduct system retrofits, upgrades, and performance optimization analyses.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, safety standards, and environmental/regulatory considerations.
• Skilled in creating Basis of Design documents, narratives, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating mechanical designs with electrical, structural, controls, and architectural teams.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and influence cross-functional project teams.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to convert technical value into meaningful business outcomes for customers and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree a plus.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transforming mechanical system requirements into high-performance, energy-efficient, and fully integrated building solutions.
• Leading projects from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning.
• Applying deep technical expertise in HVAC, hydronics, central plant systems, and air distribution to ensure every design is safe, code-compliant, and optimized for long-term reliability.
• Bridging early pre-construction solutioning with detailed engineering and field execution.
• Collaborating across mechanical, electrical, structural, controls, and architectural teams to deliver systems that perform as designed.
• Elevating project quality, improving constructability, and reducing risk through technical leadership, clear communication, and mentorship.
• Strengthening Stark Tech's reputation for delivering high-performance mechanical infrastructure.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical coverage
• Wellness programs
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Positive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree