
Mechanical Engineer at Polygon US (Orlando Florida, United States)
Polygon US· Orlando Florida, United States·
Job description
Role Summary:
$90-95k annually
Must be located in: Orlando, FL; Dallas, TX; or Portland, OR.
Under the direction of the Engineering & Estimating Manager -National, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the Engineering and Estimating team across the full project lifecycle, including load calculations, system design, bidding support, client presentations, field deployment, and post-project documentation. This is an engineering-track role with exposure to a wide variety of industries and applications. The day-to-day work is office-based, with travel for site visits, client meetings, and emergency response.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform load calculations — cooling, heating, moisture, and ventilation — for temporary climate solutions across construction sites, industrial and manufacturing facilities, food production plants, automotive and battery plants, aerospace facilities, data centers, commercial buildings, and labs
- Perform psychrometric chart analyses and study weather to inform design decisions
- Design temporary systems from Polygon’s equipment fleet
- Develop project layouts, equipment schedules, and sequences of operation tailored to each client’s environment and process needs
- Support the estimating process: take-offs, equipment selection, scope development, and pricing inputs for bids and proposals
- Prepare and present engineered solutions to clients, general contractors, and internal sales teams
- Translate technical decisions into clear, client-friendly language
- Serve as the engineering resource for the field technician team during equipment deployment, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Travel to project sites on short notice when needed — for emergency response, project kickoffs, complex deployments, or field issues that require engineering oversight
- Translate field observations into improvements to design and project execution
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specific systems, applications, and key clients
- Create technical documentation, including system narratives, commissioning checklists, monitoring plans, and project closeout packages
- Build out engineering templates and reference materials to improve consistency and efficiency across the team
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Solid understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and HVAC fundamentals
- Comfortable with psychrometric calculations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to engineers, salespeople, technicians, and clients
- MS Office proficiency across the board, with Excel as a particular strength
- Demonstrated CAD experience
- Willingness to travel on short notice, including occasional nights and weekends for emergency response
- Valid US driver’s license and the ability to work on construction and industrial job sites
Preferred Training Requirements and Competencies:
- EIT certification
- 1–3 years of experience in HVAC, mechanical contracting, temporary climate solutions, dehumidification, or a related field
- Exposure to construction sites, manufacturing facilities, food production, automotive or battery plants, aerospace, data centers, or controlled environments such as labs, cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical facilities
- Familiarity with building codes, OSHA site safety, and standard PPE requirements
- Experience supporting estimating, sales, or field service teams
Demonstration of the Polygon Values:
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Empathy
Why work at Polygon US
- Culture: Values of integrity, excellence, and empathy. Employees describe a sense of purpose and passion for helping customers.
- Benefits (from careers page): Blue Cross Blue Shield medical/dental, vision, short/long-term disability, group life/AD&D, HRA, FSA, 401k with employer match, supplemental insurance.
- Work environment: Decentralized, hands-on field roles (service technicians, operations) as well as sales and engineering positions. Employees report strong work-life balance (4.2/5 on LinkedIn) and decent compensation (3.7/5), though overall employer rating is 3.2/5.
- Engineering culture: Mechanical Engineer and Service Technician roles focus on HVAC, drying technology, and remote monitoring; Director of Engineering and Technology emphasizes investment in people and tech.
- Remote/hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated; many roles are field-based or office-based depending on location.