Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP

AlphaGov; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience to lead engineering projects for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and municipal facilities. The role covers design through construction, ensuring code compliance, system performance, and engineering quality.

Responsibilities include leading HVAC design, load calculations, specs, and construction documents, plus field verification and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 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 knowledge of load calculations, ventilation design, HVAC equipment selection, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or equivalent mechanical design software.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules.
• Understanding of building system integration and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with building owners, architects, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facility experience preferred.
• Important Qualification: Substantial hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems that meet building requirements, performance standards, and applicable codes.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, assess ventilation requirements, select equipment, and evaluate energy efficiency.
• Prepare mechanical plans, technical specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
• Sign and seal engineering documents as authorized by licensure and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Evaluate existing building conditions, regulatory requirements, and project constraints to develop effective design solutions.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and proposed design changes for technical compliance.
• Conduct site visits, field evaluations, and construction observations to verify design intent and identify installation issues.
• Resolve design conflicts, code concerns, and field challenges while maintaining system performance and compliance.
• Evaluate alternative designs to improve cost efficiency, energy performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support commissioning, inspections, testing, and final project handover.

Skills

PE license

HVAC design

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Calculations

Code compliance

Construction documents

Coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience to lead engineering projects for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and municipal facilities. This role combines technical design leadership with construction-phase support, overseeing projects from initial system design through final delivery while ensuring code compliance, system performance, and engineering quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems that meet building requirements, performance standards, and applicable codes
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, assess ventilation requirements, select equipment, and evaluate energy efficiency
• Prepare mechanical plans, technical specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents
• Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy and sound engineering decisions throughout the project
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Evaluate existing building conditions, regulatory requirements, and project constraints to develop effective design solutions
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and proposed design changes for technical compliance
• Conduct site visits, field evaluations, and construction observations to verify design intent and identify installation issues
• Resolve design conflicts, code concerns, and field challenges while maintaining system performance and compliance
• Evaluate alternative designs to improve cost efficiency, energy performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Support commissioning, inspections, testing, and final project handover
• Sign and seal engineering documents as authorized by licensure and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution

Requirements

• 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
• Direct HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or comparable facilities
• Strong knowledge of load calculations, ventilation design, HVAC equipment selection, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or equivalent mechanical design software
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules
• Understanding of building system integration and multidisciplinary design coordination
• Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and communication skills
• Experience collaborating with building owners, architects, contractors, and engineering teams
• Healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facility experience preferred

Important Qualification: Substantial hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is essential. Candidates whose backgrounds focus primarily on project management, administration, or coordination without significant design involvement 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