Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Buildings

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Buildings

Omaha, NE

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

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. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to independently make recommendations and decisions that enhance the design and functionality of healthcare environments.

You’ll work on complex projects, develop unique solutions, and ensure that our designs meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

• 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.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• 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.
• Membership in a state or national chapter of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) or equivalent is advantageous. Experience with National Codes/Standards development and participation in relevant committees is highly preferred.
• Healthcare-related certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) or Healthcare Physical Environment Worker, are a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex mechanical design projects and providing technical leadership within a team.
• Enthusiasm for advancing the healthcare industry through innovative and reliable mechanical engineering solutions.

Full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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.