Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Buildings

Job Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for designing innovative solutions in the healthcare sector? As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team, you’ll provide high-level technical support and lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities that drive excellence in healthcare facilities design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of mechanical systems for complex healthcare facilities projects.
• Serve as a technical specialist, applying advanced mechanical engineering concepts to address the unique challenges of healthcare environments.
• Perform QA/QC and ensure that mechanical designs meet project objectives and regulatory standards.
• Conduct research to inform innovative design solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Advise and direct staff on mechanical design approaches to meet project requirements and client expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly into overall project designs.
• Contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for mechanical engineering activities within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in healthcare facilities design.
• Healthcare-related certifications such as ASHRAE Healthcare Facilities Design Professional (HFDP), ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer, and/or ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist are a plus.

Benefits

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.