Sr. Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Systems

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. is a leading provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services in the Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, Eastern Kentucky and surrounding areas. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, we deliver full lifecycle services including design-build engineering, new construction, major repairs, preventive maintenance, and energy efficiency.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer – HVAC Systems. Provide expertise and consultation to develop HVAC system solutions, balancing financial and performance considerations. Work closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Labor Superintendents, and Service Managers across diverse project scopes: office, healthcare, industrial, higher education, and laboratory.

• Evaluate information, analyze problems logically, and develop solutions.
• Attend company meetings to discuss work-in-progress, budget plans, and marketing plans.
• Engineer new, retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical projects.
• Prepare engineered drawings, equipment selections, and technical reports.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and develop new relationships.
• Develop relationships with customers’ facility managers, project managers, or purchasing agents.
• Determine customer needs and develop an engineered solution.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of products and design criteria to adequately analyze and market services (Continuing Education).
• Take ownership of design through construction and start-up.
• Identify problems on job sites, gather information, and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
• Relay prospective solutions to customers and managers.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and plans.
• Work collaboratively within the engineering department to create well‑thought‑out solutions.

Travel: up to 30% same‑day local travel to meet customers.

Physical Demands: sit, see, talk, hear regularly; use hands; walk, reach, climb, stoop; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs; commute to field locations.

• 7-10+ years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and their application.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred but not required.
• Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) certification may be considered.
• High level understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Competency using Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs such as Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard design software such as Bluebeam, Trace 3D Plus.

DeBra-Kuempel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and pay and benefits based on performance, skills, and experience.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Cincinnati, OH – Salary range $110,000 – $150,000