Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP

AlphaX; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company%

Paid time off and company holidays

Continuing education and professional 

development support

Opportunities to work on technically >

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience to develop solutions for commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, and specialized facilities. The role leads mechanical design from concept through construction and closeout.

You will oversee design teams, perform load calculations, prepare drawings and calculations, and ensure code compliance while coordinating with architects and other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred
• Hands-on HVAC and MEP design experience for commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or similar facilities
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, ventilation, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC and mechanical building systems for commercial and institutional projects.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation analyses, energy assessments, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, providing technical oversight throughout design and construction.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
• Evaluate building codes, project requirements, and existing conditions to develop compliant engineering solutions.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical questions.
• Conduct site assessments, field surveys, construction inspections, and site observations.
• Resolve design conflicts, code compliance issues, constructability challenges, and field discrepancies.
• Develop cost-effective design alternatives while maintaining system performance and energy efficiency.
• Provide technical support during commissioning, inspections, and project closeout.
• Review and seal engineering documents as permitted by professional licensure.
• Maintain design documentation and ensure deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

HVAC design

MEP design

Coordination with disciplines

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We're seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience to develop engineering solutions for commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, and specialized facilities. This role involves leading mechanical design from initial concepts through construction and project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC and mechanical building systems for commercial and institutional projects.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation analyses, energy assessments, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, providing technical oversight throughout design and construction.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
• Evaluate building codes, project requirements, and existing conditions to develop compliant engineering solutions.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical questions.
• Conduct site assessments, field surveys, construction inspections, and site observations.
• Resolve design conflicts, code compliance issues, constructability challenges, and field discrepancies.
• Develop cost-effective design alternatives while maintaining system performance and energy efficiency.
• Provide technical support during commissioning, inspections, and project closeout.
• Review and seal engineering documents as permitted by professional licensure.
• Maintain design documentation and ensure deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Hands-on HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience for commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or similar facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, ventilation, equipment selection, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or comparable mechanical design software.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of building systems integration and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with architects, contractors, owners, and engineering teams.
• Experience with healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facilities preferred.
• Substantial hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is essential. Candidates with primarily project management, administrative, or coordination backgrounds and limited direct design experience will not qualify.

• 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 work on technically challenging commercial and institutional projects.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.