Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join the Columbia, SC office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Project Management role is in conjunction with lead engineer responsibilities.

Requires the ability to oversee the HVAC design of projects from concept to completion, including continuous interface with the design team and clients.

Proven design experience with comfort and HVAC systems and related controls

Proven design experience with plumbing systems including water, sewer, and gas

Experience producing engineering and energy studies including comcheck, Title 24

Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability

Write responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications for various clients and marketing opportunities

Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team

Mentor and coordinate the work of designers and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects

Manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance

Qualifications

8+ years of related experience

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Proven design experience with comfort and HVAC systems and related controls

Proven design experience with plumbing systems including water, sewer, and gas

Experience producing engineering and energy studies including comcheck, Title 24

Experience mentoring and coordinating the work of EITs, designers, and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects

Able to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance

Experience in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability

Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.