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Coastal Wave Recruiting · Onsite · Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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

Benefits

·        Competitive salary based on experience

·        Compensation flexibility for highly experienced candidates

·        Sign-on bonus available

·        Medical insurance

·        Dental insurance

·        Life insurance

·        Disability insurance

·        401(k)

·        Paid Time Off

·        Professional development and career advancement opportunities

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About Coastal Wave Recruiting

At Coastal Wave Recruiting, our mission is to create lasting connections between exceptional talent and forward-thinking companies. We go beyond filling roles, focusing instead on building partnerships grounded in trust, alignment, and long-term success. By prioritizing quality, speed, and cultural fit, we help businesses ride the wave of opportunity while empowering professionals to thrive in the right environments.

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