Mechanical Engineer

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Ft. Lauderdale. The successful candidate will support a variety of government projects, including pump stations, treatment plants, and the plumbing, HVAC, and piping for various municipal buildings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and technical supervision for the design and production of mechanical process piping, plumbing, and HVAC systems for Water/Wastewater facilities using recognized industry standards and specifications.
• Perform system calculations and studies for piping, plumbing, and HVAC systems including layout, sizing, and head loss using analytical software.
• Mentor and develop staff members.
• Oversee site investigations and inspections, providing suggestions to ensure that standards and requirements are met.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality assurance/quality control of technical documents such as drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Communicate directly with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and designers.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments and projects.
• Seek out new clients and projects, assisting with marketing efforts.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• PE License in State of Florida
• Minimum 10 years of HVAC, plumbing, and piping system design experience on large industrial or similar facilities
• Working knowledge of standards and codes pertaining to mechanical and plumbing systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in mentoring and developing team members
• Ability to oversee site investigations and inspections

The work environment is casual and informal, offering flexibility with hours for production positions. The company values its employees, providing freedom to complete tasks while offering necessary support. The Ft. Lauderdale office is part of a 50+ person company with locations in Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and South Florida. Currently, the Ft. Lauderdale office has six employees. The role involves working full-time in the office, performing design and engineering work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2025.

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