Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

Leads HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and thermal infrastructure design for hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain licensure through comity in the applicable jurisdiction
• Minimum of 10 years of HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems design experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of mechanical design experience for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or comparable healthcare facilities
• Experience independently managing major mechanical design assignments from concept through construction documentation
• Experience designing variable air volume systems
• Experience designing variable refrigerant flow systems
• Experience designing heat pump and rooftop unit systems
• Experience designing hydronic heating and cooling systems
• Experience developing plumbing layouts and specifications
• Experience performing thermal load calculations
• Knowledge of healthcare safety, infection-control, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk MEP tools, and Bluebeam
• Experience preparing technical specifications and selecting mechanical equipment
• Experience coordinating mechanical systems with architectural and multidisciplinary designs

Preferred Skills

• ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional certification
• LEED accreditation
• Certified Energy Manager certification
• Experience designing medical gas systems
• Experience with laboratory ventilation and exhaust systems
• Knowledge of healthcare HVAC standards and pressure-control requirements
• Experience with energy analysis and high-performance building systems
• Experience reviewing construction submittals and responding to requests for information
• Experience mentoring junior mechanical engineers and designers
• Experience serving as a technical authority for healthcare mechanical systems

Job Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and healthcare facilities
• Develop HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and fluid-distribution systems
• Manage mechanical design projects from initial concept through final construction documents
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations
• Design variable air volume, variable refrigerant flow, heat pump, and rooftop unit systems
• Develop chilled-water, hot-water, condenser-water, and related hydronic piping systems
• Prepare domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty plumbing designs
• Develop mechanical equipment schedules, system diagrams, plans, and construction details
• Write technical specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
• Select mechanical equipment based on capacity, energy performance, operating requirements, and project budget
• Apply healthcare infection-control, life-safety, and regulatory requirements to mechanical designs
• Coordinate mechanical layouts with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other design disciplines
• Review designs for spatial conflicts, constructability, code compliance, and system performance
• Produce and review drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk MEP applications
• Review and mark up design and construction documents using Bluebeam
• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, field observations, and technical responses
• Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafting personnel
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and design documentation prepared by junior staff
• Support client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations
• Maintain project design records, calculations, specifications, and engineering documentation

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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