Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP

AlphaX; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience to join a multidisciplinary team serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and veterinary facilities.

The role is hands-on, not a project management position. You will lead mechanical design from concept through construction, acting as Engineer of Record and providing technical oversight throughout projects in your licensure area.

Qualifications

• Active PE license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Hands-on experience designing HVAC and mechanical MEP systems for complex facilities.
• Proficiency in HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing, and ventilation design.
• Experience with architectural/engineering coordination and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of HVAC and mechanical MEP systems for various facilities.
• Perform load calculations, ventilation analysis, and equipment sizing.
• Develop mechanical plans, specs, schedules, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and provide technical oversight.
• Coordinate designs with architecture, structures, and other disciplines.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and questions; conduct site investigations and observations.
• Ensure quality and compliance across design deliverables.

Skills

PE license

HVAC design

MEP systems

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Construction documents

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong hands-on experience in HVAC and mechanical MEP design to join a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, veterinary, and other specialized facilities.

This is a hands-on design and engineering role, not a project management position. The successful candidate will lead mechanical system design, perform engineering calculations, develop construction documents, coordinate with other disciplines, and provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is comfortable taking ownership of mechanical design from concept through construction and serving as the Engineer of Record for projects within their area of licensure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of HVAC and mechanical MEP systems for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation calculations, energy analysis, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
• Develop mechanical plans, specifications, equipment schedules, details, calculations, and construction documents.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record and provide technical oversight from conceptual design through construction and closeout.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other disciplines.
• Review project requirements, applicable codes, existing conditions, and design criteria to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical questions and provide timely engineering responses.
• Conduct site investigations, field surveys, inspections, and construction observations.
• Evaluate design conflicts, code issues, constructability concerns, and field conditions and develop appropriate solutions.
• Provide cost-conscious engineering recommendations while maintaining system performance, code compliance, and project requirements.
• Support commissioning, inspections, punch-list activities, and final project closeout.
• Review and seal engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and other technical documents within the scope of licensure.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders throughout design and construction.

• 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.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing HVAC and mechanical MEP systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, or similar facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, ventilation design, energy requirements, and mechanical codes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or comparable mechanical design platforms.
• Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of building systems coordination and multidisciplinary design.
• Excellent technical analysis, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Experience working directly with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Hands-on mechanical/HVAC design experience is required.
• Experience with healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other technically complex facilities is preferred.
• Candidates whose experience is primarily project management, administration, or coordination with limited hands-on mechanical design experience will not be considered.

• 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.