Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Voltair Consulting Engineers • Tampa, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies professional and technical expertise to develop mechanical engineering concepts and design options aligned with each project owner’s vision. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of consulting engineering processes and contractual documents. The position may be based in Tampa, Florida, or Houston, Texas, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The engineer leads mechanical design for commercial building projects, including HVAC and other mechanical systems, and contributes through all project phases—from schematic design and design development to permitting, construction documents, and construction administration. The role also includes supervising and mentoring project team members, coordinating with other disciplines, maintaining client and project relationships, and assisting with proposals and presentations. Travel of 10–35% may be required for site investigations, assessments, and client meetings. Extended hours, evenings, or weekends may be necessary to meet business deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering management and commercial building design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with engineering registration in the state or states where the employee resides and projects will be constructed.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, methods, and techniques; corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards; and their effects on project activities.
• Experience with project delivery methods including design-build, design-bid-construct, and fast-track.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes, as well as laws, regulations, and potential liabilities affecting engineering practice.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and familiarity with other engineering software programs.
• Highly proficient technical and computer skills, including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Work, Excel), internet, and web applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to convey information verbally, in writing, or graphically.
• Ability to prepare original specifications for project systems and components and complete project manuals with sub-consultant specifications when serving as the prime professional.
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience evaluating mechanical engineering options for equipment and component configurations.
• Experience with cost containment and reduction approaches and the ability to provide comparative costs for different engineering approaches.
• Strong conflict-management skills, including listening and working toward solutions.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients, vendors, and code officials; work effectively with internal and external teams; and address customer concerns.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently or as part of a team, remain accountable, and maintain focus on objectives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, efficient use of resources, and attention to cost reduction.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications, with high quality standards and follow-up.
• Ethical, honest, and accountable conduct, including maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information professionally.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and seeing projects through to completion.
• Ability to monitor project status, manage details, hold project owners accountable, and provide clear and accurate status updates.
• Ability to perform necessary job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel 10–35% for site investigations, assessments, or client meetings.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends when necessary to meet business deadlines.
• Ability to remain stationary, standing or sitting, for prolonged periods; regularly use office equipment; operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and components; distinguish colors, shades, and brightness; and judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and based in Tampa, Florida, or Houston, Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aviation, higher education, health care, hospitality, entertainment, or governmental facilities.

Responsibilities

• Determine the scope of assigned projects and use software programs to create mechanical engineering designs, including HVAC and other mechanical systems.
• Perform engineering studies and design analyses to develop cost-effective system layouts, quantities, sizes, and specifications, and verify code compliance.
• Supervise and mentor select assistant project managers and project design engineers on project teams.
• Prepare and lay out BIM drawings and coordinate with other disciplines throughout schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction documents phases.
• Perform construction administration, including site observations, shop drawing reviews, and punch-list preparation.
• Maintain business relationships and communicate with clients, partners, architects, owners, design and construction professionals, and code officials about projects, assignments, and action items.
• Assist in developing proposals and client presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work options.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Education assistance and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that positively affect local and national communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior