Mechanical Engineer

Kimley-Horn’s St. Pete, Florida office is hiring a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of related experience. This is an onsite, non-remote role that blends mechanical and HVAC design oversight with project execution, client interaction, and proposal support.

In this position, you will coordinate technical work across project teams, mentor designers and technical staff, and help drive deliverables from early concepts through completion. You will also contribute to responses to RFPs and RFQs as part of Kimley-Horn’s client and marketing efforts.

Role Focus

• Mechanical/HVAC design oversight from concept through completion, with ongoing coordination with the design team and clients.
• Project management responsibilities performed in conjunction with lead engineer expectations.
• RFP/RFQ responses for a range of clients and marketing opportunities.
• Technical leadership through mentoring and coordinating designers and other technical staff on mechanical and multi-discipline projects.
• Collaboration with other industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proven design experience with comfort and HVAC systems and related controls.
• Proven design experience with plumbing systems, including water, sewer, and gas.
• Experience producing engineering and energy studies, including comcheck and Title 24.
• Experience mentoring and coordinating EITs, designers, and other technical staff on mechanical or multi-discipline projects.
• Ability to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a multi-discipline team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Tools and Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• comcheck
• Title 24

Benefits

• 2-to1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus), plus additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

About Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn emphasizes creating an environment where employees can flourish. The company’s clients and employees recognize a focus on helping goals and success move forward, supported by a commitment to quality and the people behind it. Kimley-Horn has also been recognized for employee retention and benefits, with placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.