Sr. Mechanical Engineer

# Sr. Mechanical Engineer Apply
** Job#: 3039175
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* Job Description:

**** Role

Title:

** Sr Mechanical Engineer
** Contract Duration:
** 6 month contract-to-hire
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* Location:

** Providence, RI
** Rate:
** Varied based on experience
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* Job Description:

** Seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join client's in-house design/engineering team supporting a large healthcare campus in Providence, RI. This role will be a 6 month contract to hire. This role functions similarly to a small internal Architecture & Engineering (A&E) firm, managing and executing multidisciplinary design across critical infrastructure systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in large-scale facility systems design, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to oversee both internal and external engineering efforts while supporting ongoing campus operations and construction activities.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead and manage in-house design efforts across a diverse portfolio of campus projects.
* Oversee and review designs related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection systems.
* Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight of internal staff and external vendors/consultants.
* Act as a key decision-maker for design direction, ensuring alignment with operational needs and regulatory standards.
* Review and approve engineering drawings, including the ability to stamp drawings (PE required).
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across campus infrastructure, including cooling towers and other critical systems.
* Serve as a subject matter expert for construction and engineering-related inquiries across the campus.
* Manage multiple concurrent projects, frequently shifting priorities and focus as needs arise.
* Participate in hands-on design work, as well as oversight and quality assurance of external designs.
* Support the construction process by collaborating with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
** Work Environment
*** Based primarily in downtown Providence.
* Role is on-site/in-office
* Approximately:  + 60% office-based (design and coordination)  + 40% on-site (project execution, troubleshooting, inspections)
* All locations are in close proximity, requiring minimal travel between sites.
** Required Qualifications
*** Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
* 7+ years of relevant experience
* Extensive experience with large-scale, mission-critical systems, including:  + Mechanical systems  + Electrical systems  + Plumbing systems  + Fire protection systems
* Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects in dynamic environments.
* Strong experience reviewing and producing engineering design documents and drawings.
* Experience overseeing external vendors, consultants, and contractors.
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with frequent priority changes and project switching.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience in healthcare facilities (highly preferred).
* Background supporting:  + Higher education campuses, or  + Large manufacturing or industrial facilities
* Experience working in an owner-side engineering or in-house design environment.
* Familiarity with operating as part of an internal A&E-style team.
** Leadership & Transition Opportunity
*** This role is part of a long-term succession planning effort, with a structured 6-month shadowing and knowledge transfer period (contract period) with the goal to convert to full-time after the 6 month period.
* Opportunity to gain deep exposure to campus operations, systems, and institutional standards.  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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