Senior Mechanical Engineer | Jacksonville, FL
IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Jacksonville, FL, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects and help deliver larger, high-complexity projects with limited support from senior staff. You’ll work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. You will also support project delivery within budget, assist in training and mentoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
Principal Responsibilities
- Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity
- Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews
- Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines
- Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients
- Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly
- Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements
- Ensure design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner
- Collaborate with design staff and coordinate scheduling of projects during all phases of design and construction; schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation
- Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested
- Respond to and resolve client / construction concerns; manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals
- Train, mentor, and motivate staff
- Build, maintain, and develop client relationships
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required
- 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
- Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
- Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline
- Mastery of 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 perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
- Strong training and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Why Join Us
IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters. You’ll help deliver code-compliant mechanical solutions for vertical building projects while partnering closely with clients and internal teams.
Mechanical Team Highlights
- Mechanical engineers design HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and mechanical systems that enhance building performance while pushing sustainability forward
- Expertise includes central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions
- The team leverages lifecycle analysis, rapid energy modeling, and sustainable design practices to support occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption
- Track record of innovation, including multiple international ASHRAE Technology Awards for energy-efficient HVAC designs
Locations available: Jacksonville, FL
Apply today to join IMEG and help deliver high-impact engineering solutions that shape the built environment.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise.
Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty.
After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
