Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer (Professional Engineer - Healthcare HVAC)

Job Description

This role is ideal for a seasoned Professional Mechanical Engineer who specializes in HVAC design for healthcare environments and enjoys leading complex, large-scale projects. You will design and oversee high-performance HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and outpatient facilities, ensuring they meet rigorous safety, infection control, and regulatory standards. You will work in a collaborative, people-centered culture that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and thoughtful design solutions, while contributing to the growth and leadership of a mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the design and engineering of HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and outpatient healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, infection control, and applicable codes.

+ Plan, design, and deliver HVAC or plumbing systems from concept through construction documents with a high standard of quality and minimal guidance.

+ Develop and coordinate designs for industry-standard HVAC systems, including VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop units.

+ Perform hydronic piping design, including pump selection, pipe sizing, and system layout to meet performance and efficiency requirements.

+ Design ductwork systems, including duct sizing and fan selection, to provide proper airflow, comfort, and energy efficiency.

+ Use heating and cooling load calculation software to size equipment and systems appropriately for healthcare and laboratory projects.

+ Produce plumbing designs, including layout, piping systems, and coordination with other building systems for complex projects.

+ Apply mechanical and plumbing building codes in the design of systems to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.

+ Write detailed specifications for mechanical projects, including HVAC and plumbing systems, equipment, and installation requirements.

+ Collaborate closely with peers, drafters, and other design disciplines to produce high-quality construction documents for large, complex projects.

+ Provide a high level of client service by responding to project needs, communicating clearly, and delivering reliable technical solutions.

+ Evaluate and compare HVAC and plumbing systems, considering advantages, disadvantages, costs, and efficiencies to recommend optimal solutions.

+ Leverage Autodesk MEP tools, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and office productivity software to develop and coordinate design documents.

+ Support and mentor team members, contributing to the growth of the mechanical engineering team and helping to develop future leaders.

+ Act as a technical leader on healthcare and laboratory projects, contributing subject matter expertise in healthcare HVAC design.

+ Participate in internal and external coordination meetings to ensure that mechanical designs align with architectural and other engineering disciplines.

+ Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in design processes and project delivery.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.

+ At least 10 years of job-related experience, including a minimum of 3 to 5 years focused specifically on large-scale healthcare or laboratory projects.

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain licensure by comity in the state where the hiring office is located.

+ Minimum of 10 years of HVAC or plumbing design experience, including leadership on complex projects.

+ Proficiency in the design of industry-standard HVAC systems such as VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop systems.

+ Ability to independently design HVAC or plumbing systems from start to finish with a high standard of quality and minimal guidance.

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Experience with hydronic piping design, including pump selection and system layout.

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Experience with duct sizing and fan selection for HVAC systems.

+ Experience using heating and cooling load calculation software to size equipment and systems.

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Experience with plumbing system design…