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Mechanical Project Engineer | Pensacola, FL

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IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Project Engineer in Pensacola, FL. This role leads design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborates with senior staff on larger and high complexity work.

You will work closely with engineers, consultants, and clients to deliver engineering solutions for the vertical building industry, with responsibility for project budgets, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination. On our Pensacola government and municipal team, you will support integrated project delivery while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: Government/Municipal

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 10%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Lead design efforts for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems on low to moderate complexity projects.

• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in alignment with code requirements and company standards.

• Partner with clients to understand project needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain strong professional relationships.

• Support consulting project execution as part of a project team, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking design progress against percent complete and fee expended.

• Document design decisions and client instructions throughout the project lifecycle.

• Analyze engineering problems and work with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical, efficient solutions.

• Perform in-process design reviews of system designs, calculations, and specifications, and apply quality control processes to meet company, industry, and client standards.

• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and mechanical engineering best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.

• Identify potential project issues and seek guidance from the Project Manager when needed.

• Support projects through bidding and construction administration.

What You'll Bring

Required

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

Experience

• 2 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry (years of experience may vary based on state license qualifications)

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems

• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff

• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges

• Proficiency in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

About the Team

• Pensacola's retrieved work is dominated by federal, military, and government facilities, especially hurricane recovery and design-build RFP development.

• The scope mix, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, condition assessments, estimating, sustainability, and restoration, suggests a very strong preconstruction and recovery-focused government team.

• The scale and bridging-document work point to deep capability in disaster-response and complex owner support.

• Recent work includes Design Hangar 47 Renovation, CCA, Government (Federal); B795 Chiller Lines/ JV 19-105, Government; and NAS JRB NOLA- AFF Containment, Government (Federal).

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG