Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP
AlphaHire · Rome
We’re seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong hands-on HVAC and mechanical design expertise to lead engineering projects for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and municipal facilities. This position combines technical design leadership with construction-phase support, from developing system concepts to resolving field issues and approving final engineering deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Design HVAC and mechanical systems tailored to each building’s operational needs, performance requirements, and applicable codes.
- Calculate heating and cooling loads, evaluate ventilation requirements, select equipment, and assess energy performance.
- Develop mechanical plans, technical specifications, equipment schedules, design calculations, and construction-ready documentation.
- Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, overseeing technical quality and engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Integrate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Assess building conditions, regulatory requirements, and project constraints to determine suitable engineering approaches.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and proposed design changes for technical compliance.
- Perform site visits, field evaluations, and construction observations to verify design intent and identify installation issues.
- Troubleshoot design conflicts, code concerns, and field conditions, developing solutions that maintain system performance and compliance.
- Evaluate alternative designs to improve cost efficiency, energy use, reliability, and maintainability.
- Support system commissioning, inspections, testing, and final project handover.
- Sign and seal engineering documents where authorized by licensure and applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure deliverables meet technical specifications and quality standards.
- Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to keep projects aligned.
Requirements
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
- Direct HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or comparable facilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of load calculations, ventilation design, HVAC equipment selection, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or equivalent mechanical design tools.
- Experience producing and reviewing engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules.
- Understanding of building system integration and coordination across engineering disciplines.
- Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, troubleshooting ability, and communication.
- Experience collaborating with building owners, architects, contractors, and engineering teams.
- Background in healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facilities is preferred.
- Extensive direct design involvement is essential. Candidates whose experience is primarily project management, administration, or coordination without substantial HVAC and mechanical design work will not qualify.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Opportunity to engineer complex commercial and institutional facilities
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Long-term career development and advancement opportunities
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