Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer is a high-level engineer experienced in healthcare, responsible for technical execution, design leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination of complex mechanical systems.

Essential Functions

• Lead the design and documentation of complex mechanical systems—such HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems—with minimal oversight.
• Validate and approve key mechanical engineering calculations—such as load calculations, or refrigerant concentration limit calculations, plumbing system sizing, and equipment sizing—and integrate results into system design.
• Resolve system conflicts during interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with architectural, electrical engineering structural engineering, and civil engineering teams.
• Serve as the primary mechanical technical contact across internal and external project teams.
• Review and approve mechanical submittals, answer RFIs and evaluate substitutions; coordinate detailed responses with the broader team.
• Perform site visits, field verification, and project walks with high autonomy; generate professional-level reports.
• Provide mechanical design leadership from early concept through construction administration; make system selections, and documentation strategy.
• Guide QAQC reviews for mechanical deliverables and assists in the development of project-specific mechanical quality plans.
• Mentor support engineers and mechanical designers through delegation, technical feedback, and one-on-one coaching.
• Participate in fee development, scoping, and resource planning for mechanical and plumbing scope in project proposals.
• Lead internal and external project meetings by presenting mechanical system concepts, drive client decisions, and trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, required.
• P.E. licensure required.
• 10+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
• Experience in designing systems for healthcare projects is required.
• Familiar with ASHRAE 170 and FGI Guidelines is preferred.
• An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, value of client relationships and deliver projects with a focus on the quality is required.
• Healthcare Facility Design Professional Certification is a plus.
• ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Certification is a plus.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Revit experience working regularly in the model is required.
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.