Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Power Plant)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Monday through Thursday onsite with colleagues; Fridays offer flexibility in work location.

Annual base salary: $84,740–$118,860.

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable and efficient climate solutions through businesses including Trane, Thermo King, and Stellar Energy, which provides modular liquid-to-chip cooling infrastructure for data centers and industrial manufacturing customers.

What you will do

• Design modular TIAC, CHP, mission-critical, and district cooling plants through full production.
• Review specifications, perform mechanical calculations, select equipment, and ensure compliance with process, code, and client requirements.
• Prepare datasheets, mechanical specifications, schedules, diagrams, control documents, procedures, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with project disciplines, clients, vendors, fabrication, procurement, installation, and construction teams.
• Support bids and proposals through schematics, equipment selection, and specification reviews.
• Provide factory or site supervision and technical support for products in production.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least two years of experience in power plant or HVAC design, or similar projects.
• Familiarity with selecting and defining technical requirements for pumps, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with local and international codes, standards, regulations, design procedures, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Familiarity with engineering deliverables and depth requirements at different project stages.
• Familiarity with the market and vendors for mechanical equipment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• 8+ years of experience leading mechanical waterside and air-side engineering and design for power plant, industrial, or similar systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management success.
• Knowledge of CAD software, preferably AutoCAD, and AFT Fathom flow analysis software.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits starting on day one, including health insurance and wellness programs.
• Family-building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental leave options.
• 401(k) matching, educational and training programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
• The role is not designated as safety sensitive.