Licensed Mechanical Engineer, HVAC/MEP Design (Hands-On)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education support

Career growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

AlphaHire is seeking an experienced Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) with strong expertise in HVAC and MEP design to support commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other specialized facilities. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on mechanical system design, engineering calculations, analysis, and construction documentation.

You will serve as the Engineer of Record, providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle—from initial concept and design through construction

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Proven experience designing HVAC and MEP systems for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, ventilation, codes, and energy principles.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and sealing engineering drawings and calculations.
• Hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is required.
• Healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facilities experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, and specialized facilities.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, energy analysis, equipment selection, ventilation design, and other engineering calculations.
• Develop construction drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and technical documentation.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record and provide technical oversight throughout design and construction.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other construction-phase documentation.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction observations.
• Identify and resolve design, code, coordination, and constructability issues.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that meet project requirements and client objectives.
• Support commissioning, inspections, punch-list activities, and project closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, industry standards, energy requirements, and client specs.
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, quality, and documentation throughout each project.

Skills

Hands-on HVAC design

MEP design coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

AlphaHire is seeking an experienced Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) with strong expertise in HVAC and MEP design to support commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other specialized facilities. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on mechanical system design, engineering calculations, analysis, and construction documentation.

You will serve as the Engineer of Record, providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle—from initial concept and design through construction