Senior Mechanical EngineerCareerxchange • Tampa, FL, US

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Careerxchange • Tampa, FL, US

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Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Lead High-Impact Healthcare Projects

Location: Tampa, FL | Salary: $120,000 – $180,000 | Relocation Available

Are you a top-tier mechanical engineer ready to leave a mark on complex healthcare projects while leading a team of your own? This is your chance to step into a role where your expertise drives real decisions, your leadership is recognized, and your contributions are seen and rewarded at the executive level.

Why Exceptional Engineers Are Joining:

Lead, Don’t Follow: Build and manage a high-performing HVAC, Plumbing, & Fire Protection team from the ground up. Shape processes, culture, and technical standards.
Ownership & Equity Potential: For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path to long-term equity and leadership.
Complex, High-Profile Projects: Work on hospitals, clinics, labs, ambulatory care centers, education facilities, and offices, tackling challenging systems that demand your expertise.
Professional Autonomy: Make technical decisions, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, and oversee construction administration at a strategic level.
Prestige & Visibility: Join a firm recognized for quality, compliance, and innovation, where your work influences outcomes on major projects and across the firm’s portfolio.

About the Firm

We are a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm focused on mechanical engineering excellence—HVAC and plumbing are our specialties. With a portfolio spanning healthcare, education, industrial, public labs, residential living facilities, and offices, our projects are complex, high-visibility, and code-intensive, giving senior engineers the opportunity to shine.

Our team values collaboration, efficiency, and technical mastery. This is a place where senior engineers own their work, influence the firm, and drive real change in the built environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems on complex, high-impact projects.
Develop construction documents, specifications, and technical deliverables at the highest standard.
Manage construction administration: site visits, shop drawing review, change orders, and closeouts.
Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies on requirements and permitting.
Build, mentor, and lead a mechanical engineering team that delivers excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
10–20 years of experience producing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection construction documents.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Revit expertise.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Healthcare experience preferred (hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care).

Benefits

Competitive salary ($120k–$180k)
Relocation assistance
Retirement matching, health insurance, PTO, and parental leave
Career path with equity/ownership potential

Local candidates in Florida preferred, but relocation is supported for exceptional talent.

CAREERXCHANGE® is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those of different races, colors, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, disabilities, or veteran status. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected status. For more information, please visit www.careerxchange.com

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