Federal Project Mechanical Engineer (Healthcare/DoD)

Energy Jobline ZR; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid or in-office options

Competitive compensation and benefits

Mentorship and career development

Wellness program and work-life balance

Growth opportunities with federal high

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical system design for high-impact federal infrastructure projects, including VA hospitals and DoD facilities. You will drive projects from concept through construction, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with architects and federal stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

You will contribute to proposals, manage schedules and budgets, and foster a collaborative team environment while delivering code-compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 6+ years of mechanical design experience, with preference for VA/DoD/healthcare facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design software.
• Familiarity with VA design standards, federal project delivery, and commissioning protocols.
• Strong communication and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for federal, healthcare, and institutional facilities (HVAC, plumbing, medical gas).
• Prepare detailed engineering documents, cost estimates, and design calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with VA standards, UFC, IBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related codes.
• Coordinate with architects, other disciplines, and federal stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead internal design reviews and quality control processes.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and stakeholder presentations.
• Build relationships with federal clients and partners.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and federal RFP responses.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Foster collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Federal project experience

VA/DoD healthcare facility experience

PE license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

HVAC design software

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical system design for high-impact federal infrastructure projects, including VA hospitals and DoD facilities. You will drive projects from concept through construction, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with architects and federal stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

You will contribute to proposals, manage schedules and budgets, and foster a collaborative team environment while delivering code-compliant