Project Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Buildings

Job Description

Olsson is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering and Design Team, focusing on healthcare facility projects. In this role, you will apply advanced engineering principles to design mechanical systems for healthcare facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and functionality. You will have the opportunity to lead design efforts, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-impact projects that improve healthcare environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for healthcare facilities.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, cost estimates, and system analyses to ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Prepare and oversee the production of project documents, including plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams, architects, and clients to align design efforts with project objectives.
• Oversee design execution, progress tracking, and adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support client meetings, project coordination efforts, and design reviews.
• Conduct field visits and site assessments to validate design accuracy and functionality.

Qualifications

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:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 2 years in healthcare facility design preferred.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the healthcare industry through innovative and reliable mechanical engineering solutions.
• Healthcare-related certifications such as ASHRAE Healthcare Facilities Design Professional (HFDP), ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer, ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist, Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), and/or Healthcare Physical Environment Worker, are a plus.