Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Professional Engineer - Healthcare HVAC)

Our client in the Boise,  is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer (Professional Engineer - Healthcare HVAC). This position will be a hybrid opportunity in Boise, , working in a collaborative office environment with flexibility to work remotely as project needs permit. This position requires a minimum of 10+ years of HVAC and/or plumbing design experience and a strong experience supporting healthcare or laboratory projects.

The ideal candidate is passionate about technical excellence, client service, and helping grow a mechanical engineering team.

Pay - $95,000 - $110,000/year (Depending on years of experience, tenure, software proficiency, healthcare project experience, licensure, and relevant job titles)

Location - Boise,  (Hybrid)

Schedule - Standard Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

- Lead the mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and outpatient healthcare facilities.

- Design and coordinate HVAC systems including VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop units.

- Perform heating and cooling load calculations and support equipment sizing and system selection.

- Design hydronic piping systems, including pump selection, pipe sizing, and distribution strategies.

- Select and size ductwork, fans, air handling units, and related mechanical equipment.

- Develop plumbing system designs and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.

- Prepare mechanical specifications and technical documentation for complex projects.

- Ensure designs comply with applicable mechanical and plumbing codes, healthcare requirements, and industry standards.

- Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and drafters to produce coordinated construction documents.

- Interface directly with clients and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.

- Support quality reviews and maintain a high standard of engineering excellence.

- Assist in growing and mentoring the mechanical engineering team.

Qualification Requirements

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

- 10+ years of HVAC and/or plumbing design experience.

- 3-5+ years of experience supporting large-scale healthcare or laboratory projects.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure by comity in the state of employment.

- Strong HVAC design experience including VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop systems.

- Experience with hydronic piping design, pump selection, duct sizing, and fan selection.

- Experience using heating and cooling load calculation software.

- Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing building codes.

- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk MEP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.

- Ability to independently design HVAC and plumbing systems from concept through construction documentation.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing skills.

Disqualifiers

- Less than 10 years of HVAC or plumbing design experience.

- No healthcare or laboratory project experience.

- No experience designing HVAC systems utilizing VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, or packaged rooftop units.

- No experience utilizing Revit or AutoCAD in a design environment.

- No PE license and unable to obtain licensure by comity.

- No experience with HVAC load calculations, hydronic piping design, duct sizing, or fan selection.

Employee Value Proposition

- Join a respected multidisciplinary design firm focused on innovative and impactful projects.

- Opportunity to lead complex healthcare and laboratory facility designs from concept through construction.

- Flexible hybrid work environment that supports collaboration and work-life balance.

- Strong culture centered on teamwork, inclusion, and professional development.

- Opportunity to help grow and shape a developing mechanical engineering group.

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

- Exposure to a variety of project types, markets, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boise, .

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