About The Role

A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team in Lexington, Kentucky.

This is an onsite position for a Mechanical Engineer with experience designing building systems within a consulting environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of commercial, institutional, and infrastructure-related projects while collaborating with engineers, designers, and other technical professionals.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building mechanical systems , along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit .

Key Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects
Perform engineering and design for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, ventilation, and temperature control systems
Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Coordinate mechanical designs with other engineering and design disciplines
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit for project design and documentation
Perform HVAC modeling, system analysis, and equipment selection
Assist with life-cycle cost evaluations and system recommendations
Manage assigned projects and design responsibilities from concept through completion
Assist with project schedules, budgets, and resource planning
Review project documents for technical accuracy and quality
Communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams
Participate in project meetings and design coordination
Provide technical guidance to junior engineering and design staff as appropriate
Assist with client relationship development and business development activities

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who combines strong technical design capabilities with the ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.

The successful candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of mechanical design responsibilities while balancing multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment.

Candidates with 8–10+ years of relevant experience and the ability to take on greater project and client responsibilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
5–10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
Previous experience designing mechanical building systems within a consulting environment
Professional Engineer ( PE ) license preferred
Candidates working toward PE licensure may also be considered
Advanced knowledge of:
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Fire protection
Heating and ventilation
Air conditioning
Temperature and building controls
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Proficiency with Revit
Knowledge of HVAC modeling and simulation software
Understanding of life-cycle costing and mechanical system evaluation
Previous project management and client-facing experience preferred
Ability to plan project resources, maintain schedules, and work within established budgets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative project team