Mechanical Engineer (MEP) for Education & Municipal Projects

Optima Engineering; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with早Fr

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Job summary

Optima Engineering, an employee-owned MEP engineering firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC for education, municipal, K-12, and commercial projects across the Southeast.

The role requires NC PE licensure, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of MEP experience, and proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD. Collaboration across disciplines and mentoring junior staff are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design for higher education, municipal, K-12, and/or commercial facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD required.
• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop mechanical system designs from concept through construction.
• Design HVAC systems including air distribution, heating and cooling systems, and equipment layouts in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and calculations using Revit or AutoCAD.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to evaluate existing mechanical systems.
• Provide construction administration support including submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and closeout documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and internal quality control reviews to ensure accurate and complete deliverables.
• Support and mentor junior staff as appropriate.

Skills

HVAC system design

Coordination with building services

HVAC drawing packages

Codes & standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Optima Engineering, an employee-owned MEP engineering firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC for education, municipal, K-12, and commercial projects across the Southeast.

The role requires NC PE licensure, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of MEP experience, and proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD. Collaboration across disciplines and mentoring junior staff are key parts of the job.