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Principal Mechanical Design EngineerJust Construction Recruitment • Clearwater, FL, United States
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Just Construction Recruitment • Clearwater, FL, United States
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (P.E.)

Compensation : ~$180,000 + full benefits package

Sector : Healthcare & Education

Discipline : Building Services (MEP)

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (P.E.) to lead mechanical engineering strategy, design oversight, and project delivery for complex healthcare and education building services projects. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record delivering high-performance, code-compliant mechanical systems within mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Project Management

  • Serve as mechanical engineering lead for major healthcare and education projects, managing full lifecycle delivery.
  • Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, guiding engineers, designers, and external consultants.
  • Act as a technical authority for HVAC, plumbing, med-gas, and building mechanical systems.

Mechanical Systems Design

  • Develop and review HVAC, hydronic, air distribution, and plumbing systems for hospitals, labs, universities, and specialty learning environments.
  • Ensure all designs meet applicable codes (ASHRAE, IBC, IMC, NFPA, FGI Guidelines for healthcare).
  • Conduct load calculations, system modeling, equipment sizing, and sustainability / energy efficiency analysis.
  • Quality, Compliance & Technical Oversight

  • Approve engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Perform QA / QC reviews, ensuring engineering excellence and risk mitigation.
  • Provide expert judgment on complex mechanical problems and system failures.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as the primary mechanical point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Present designs, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment with client goals and project constraints.
  • Construction Support

  • Support pre-construction and construction phases, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and site observations.
  • Provide field engineering expertise to ensure successful installation and commissioning.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (Mechanical).
  • 8 to 10+ years of mechanical design experience in building services , including substantial work in healthcare and education sectors .
  • Expertise in HVAC, plumbing, med-gas, and energy systems design.
  • Strong proficiency with Revit, BIM tools, and mechanical engineering software.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with sustainable design, high-performance buildings, and energy modeling.
  • Prior leadership of multidisciplinary or regional engineering teams.
  • Ability to win, grow, and manage key client accounts.
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