{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"46d214009a975c260337c9dd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46d214009a975c260337c9dd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46d214009a975c260337c9dd","title":"Mechanical Engineer","description":"Our Mechanical Engineering team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented engineers. The Mechanical Engineer is a technical expert and high‑level engineer who is experienced in healthcare, responsible for technical execution, design leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination of complex mechanical systems.\n\nAbout HED\nWe are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.\n\nPosition Summary\nThis role manages major portions of mechanical and plumbing scopes, guides QAQC efforts, mentors team members, and represents the discipline in client‑facing settings. As trusted advisors, they represent the firm in client relationships, ensure technical excellence, and guide engineering strategy at the highest level. Their work influences practice‑wide standards, design innovation, and technical mentorship.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nLead the design and documentation of large‑scale and complex mechanical systems—such HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems—from concept through construction with minimal oversight.\n\nValidate and approve key mechanical engineering calculations—such as load calculations, refrigerant concentration limit calculations, plumbing system sizing, and equipment sizing—and integrate results into system design.\n\nResolve system conflicts during interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with architectural, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and civil engineering teams.\n\nServe as the primary mechanical technical contact across internal and external project teams.\n\nReview and approve mechanical submittals, answer RFIs and evaluate substitutions; coordinate detailed responses with the broader team.\n\nPerform site visits, field verification, and project walks with high autonomy; generate professional‑level reports.\n\nProvide mechanical design leadership from early concept through construction administration; make system selections, and documentation strategy.\n\nGuide QAQC reviews for mechanical deliverables and assist in the development of project‑specific mechanical quality plans.\n\nMentor support engineers and mechanical designers through delegation, technical feedback, and one‑on‑one coaching.\n\nDevelop onboarding content, technical training sessions, and reusable tools that support mechanical team development and consistency.\n\nParticipate in fee development, scoping, and resource planning for mechanical and plumbing scope in project proposals.\n\nLead internal and external project meetings by presenting mechanical system concepts, driving client decisions, and trade‐offs.\n\nGuide mechanical response strategies to field conditions, code conflicts, and VE proposals with clarity and ownership.\n\nInfluence client expectations around quality, performance, technical decisions, and lifecycle outcomes of mechanical systems.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, required.\n\nP.E. licensure required.\n\n15+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.\n\nExperience in designing systems for healthcare projects is required.\n\nFamiliar with ASHRAE170 and FGI Guidelines is preferred.\n\nAn 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.\n\nHealthcare Facility Design Professional Certification is a plus.\n\nASSE6060 Medical Gas Certification is a plus.\n\nAdvanced written and verbal communication skills are required.\n\nStrong organizational skills required.\n\nRevit experience working regularly in the model is required.\n\nExperience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.\n\nDetail‑oriented, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.\n\nAbility to work well with others under deadline situations required.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\n\nMust be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in‑person.\n\nVisual acuity to perform responsibilities.\n\nWork Environment\n\nWe embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in‑office days to connect with teammates and build culture.\n\nThe office is a professional, open‑space environment for collaborative and independent work.\n\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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The Mechanical Engineer is a technical expert and high‑level engineer who is experienced in healthcare, responsible for technical execution, design leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination of complex mechanical systems.\n\nAbout HED\nWe are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.\n\nPosition Summary\nThis role manages major portions of mechanical and plumbing scopes, guides QAQC efforts, mentors team members, and represents the discipline in client‑facing settings. 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Their work influences practice‑wide standards, design innovation, and technical mentorship.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nLead the design and documentation of large‑scale and complex mechanical systems—such HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems—from concept through construction with minimal oversight.\n\nValidate and approve key mechanical engineering calculations—such as load calculations, refrigerant concentration limit calculations, plumbing system sizing, and equipment sizing—and integrate results into system design.\n\nResolve system conflicts during interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with architectural, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and civil engineering teams.\n\nServe as the primary mechanical technical contact across internal and external project teams.\n\nReview and approve mechanical submittals, answer RFIs and evaluate substitutions; coordinate detailed responses with the broader team.\n\nPerform site visits, field verification, and project walks with high autonomy; generate professional‑level reports.\n\nProvide mechanical design leadership from early concept through construction administration; make system selections, and documentation strategy.\n\nGuide QAQC reviews for mechanical deliverables and assist in the development of project‑specific mechanical quality plans.\n\nMentor support engineers and mechanical designers through delegation, technical feedback, and one‑on‑one coaching.\n\nDevelop onboarding content, technical training sessions, and reusable tools that support mechanical team development and consistency.\n\nParticipate in fee development, scoping, and resource planning for mechanical and plumbing scope in project proposals.\n\nLead internal and external project meetings by presenting mechanical system concepts, driving client decisions, and trade‐offs.\n\nGuide mechanical response strategies to field conditions, code conflicts, and VE proposals with clarity and ownership.\n\nInfluence client expectations around quality, performance, technical decisions, and lifecycle outcomes of mechanical systems.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, required.\n\nP.E. licensure required.\n\n15+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.\n\nExperience in designing systems for healthcare projects is required.\n\nFamiliar with ASHRAE170 and FGI Guidelines is preferred.\n\nAn 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.\n\nHealthcare Facility Design Professional Certification is a plus.\n\nASSE6060 Medical Gas Certification is a plus.\n\nAdvanced written and verbal communication skills are required.\n\nStrong organizational skills required.\n\nRevit experience working regularly in the model is required.\n\nExperience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.\n\nDetail‑oriented, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.\n\nAbility to work well with others under deadline situations required.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\n\nMust be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in‑person.\n\nVisual acuity to perform responsibilities.\n\nWork Environment\n\nWe embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in‑office days to connect with teammates and build culture.\n\nThe office is a professional, open‑space environment for collaborative and independent work.\n\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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