Senior Mechanical Engineer; healthcare

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer (healthcare experience)
Open Date
2/3/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Cole Breit Engineering (Bend, OR)

Pay Range
$110,000-$145,000 Annually (Commensurate with Experience)

About the Organization
Cole Breit Engineering is a client-focused mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and design consulting firm with extensive experience serving a wide range of industry sectors. Our expertise spans higher education and K-12 schools, multi-family and high-end residential, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, municipal, industrial, and winery projects.

As an agile, 100% women-owned, WBE/COBID-certified firm, we think big while delivering the full-service, detail-oriented engineering and consulting support each project demands. With a team of 50 professionals across five offices in Oregon and California, we bring a deep passion for our work, reflected in our commitment to excellence and exceptional attention to detail.

We are proud to support projects that strengthen and serve the communities where we live and work. Guided by quality, integrity, and expertise, we are dedicated to exceeding our clients' expectations in everything we do. Cole Breit Engineering offices are located in Bend and Portland, Oregon, and Monterey, Napa, and Santa Cruz, California.

Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA.

Summary/Objective

The Senior Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role in guiding design excellence, leading mechanical discipline design, and ensuring the successful execution of projects across Cole Breit Engineering's diverse portfolio. This position combines technical depth, project leadership, and mentorship. Acting as Engineer of Record (EOR) on multiple projects, the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection system design from concept through construction, ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation.

Reporting to a Principal or Associate Principal, this role provides discipline leadership on assigned projects, mentors junior staff, and serves as a key technical resource for both internal teams and clients. The Senior Mechanical Engineer partners closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, and design teams to deliver coordinated, efficient, and high-quality engineering solutions while fostering Cole Breit's culture of collaboration and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Discipline Leadership (~50%)

• Serve as discipline lead and Engineer of Record on assigned projects, ensuring all designs meet regulatory codes, client expectations, and Cole Breit standards.

• Oversee and perform advanced design of HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic systems, including heating/cooling loads, ventilation, and energy/economic analysis.

• Select, size, and specify mechanical equipment and layout mechanical rooms, accounting for constructability and serviceability.

• Lead and review production work in Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring coordination with other disciplines.

• Prepare and review calculations, control sequences, system diagrams, and specifications.

• Conduct independent QA/QC reviews on mechanical designs and ensure adherence to company technical standards.

• Perform and document site observations, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and collaborate with contractors and AHJs to ensure conformance with construction documents.

• Track discipline hours and identify potential scope changes early to maintain alignment with project budgets and deliverables.

Technical Delivery and Team Coordination (~30%)

• Partner with Project Executives and Principals to define project scopes, system approaches, and fees for proposals.

• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure mechanical systems are fully integrated into the overall design.

• Represent Cole Breit Engineering in technical discussions and meetings as the mechanical discipline lead, demonstrating strong communication and professionalism.

• Provide clear, proactive technical leadership that supports successful project delivery and reinforces confidence in the firm's technical capabilities.

• Participate in project presentations and interviews as needed to support business…