Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve.

We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience looking to grow your career?

Join our award‑winning team. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for over a decade, P2S offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions make a real impact. We’re seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to support our healthcare studio in our Irvine or Long Beach office. If you’re passionate about advanced HVAC design, medical gas systems, and leading impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Work Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in‑office, 2 days remote

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000, based on experience

Career Level: Mid‑level

Location: Irvine, CA or Long Beach, CA

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead and manage all phases of healthcare‑focused projects—from proposal development through construction completion. You’ll apply advanced engineering concepts, perform complex calculations and modeling, and oversee design, specifications, and working drawings. You’ll also mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and subconsultants to deliver high‑quality results.

• Apply advanced engineering concepts to solve complex HVAC and medical gas design challenges
• Perform detailed engineering and economic calculations and modeling
• Troubleshoot operating systems and resolve technical disputes
• Develop specifications and construction estimates for large healthcare projects
• Peer review large‑scale designs and reports

• Administer project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Seal drawings and provide direction to design teams
• Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with time management
• Lead construction meetings and produce documentation including punch lists and meeting reports
• Represent P2S at professional meetings and industry events

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License (California preferred)
• Additional certifications are a plus

• 5-10 years of engineering design and/or project management experience
• Strong mechanical/HVAC design capability in healthcare and acute care settings
• Familiarity with HCAI codes and standards, FGI Guidelines, and NFPA‑99
• Comfortable presenting complex engineering concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Project management experience is a plus

• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• California Building Code
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience maintaining strong client relationships

401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer‑provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer‑provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy‑up for additional coverage.

Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)

Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Discount Program: Company‑spons…