Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years’ experience to join our MEP team in Tampa, FL. 

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. WGI takes pride in being one of the nation’s top consulting firms -- and we have the awards to prove it. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! 

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as the engineer of record on construction documents for Plumbing and HVAC in a variety of markets including multifamily, commercial, high-rise, hospitality and more. The Senior Mechanical Engineer reports to the Product + Technology team leader. They will be expected to have strong relationships with city plan reviewers and utility company designers to expedite and resolve design and construction issues.  A Senior Mechanical Engineer will serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers and designers to foster an environment of learning, quality, and project achievement. 

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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• Direct a team of engineers and designers to work from architectural plans and base files to produce quality engineering construction documents in Revit.  

• Design & Seal Plumbing and HVAC construction documents with systems including duct work, piping and equipment sizing and selection for a variety of project types. 

• Train and guide less experienced engineers in technical matters including the performance and teaching of calculations such as pipe sizing, pump and boiler sizing, HVAC load calculations, etc. 

• Lead and maintain strong working relationships with manufacturers and technical representatives for plumbing and HVAC equipment in support of equipment specifications and design support. 

• Attend design meetings with Project Managers and serve as an independent expert resource for clients during design and construction. 

• Coordinate with Team Leaders and Project Managers of progress on assigned projects and projects of team – particularly in support of resource planning. Communicate & propose solutions to design concerns with project managers and clients 

• Be and industry expert; attend industry events, including established relationships in the community, gaining specialty knowledge in their area of practice and creation of content to show & support design expertise. 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida 

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in the field of new building mechanical engineering construction, specifically in the project types listed above 

• Proficient in Autodesk Revit  

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.