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.

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Posted Date 7 months ago (3/23/2026 2:22 PM)

ID 2026-23038

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Mechanical