Mechanical Engineer (PE) - HVAC & MEP Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education support

Opportunity to engineer complex sites

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks a licensed Professional Engineer with deep HVAC and mechanical design experience to lead projects across commercial, healthcare, institutional, and municipal facilities in Northwest Georgia. You will drive design from concept through delivery, and provide construction-phase support.

The role blends technical leadership with on-site evaluations, design coordination, and compliance, including sealing documents where authorized.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Direct HVAC and mechanical MEP design on commercial, healthcare, municipal, or institutional facilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit MEP or equivalent software.
• Strong coordination and communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems meeting codes and performance standards.
• Perform load calculations, ventilation assessment, equipment selection, and energy efficiency analysis.
• Prepare mechanical plans, specs, schedules, calculations, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned.
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
• Assess site conditions, regulations, and project constraints for practical solutions.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and design changes for accuracy.
• Conduct site visits, field evaluations, and construction observations.
• Resolve design conflicts and field challenges while preserving performance and compliance.
• Evaluate design alternatives for cost, energy, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support commissioning, inspections, testing, and handover.
• Sign and seal documents as permitted by licensure.
• Maintain records and ensure deliverables meet specs and quality.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Technical judgment

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

A multidisciplinary engineering firm in Northwest Georgia is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with deep, hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience to lead engineering work for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and municipal facilities. This role blends technical design leadership with construction-phase support, carrying projects from initial system design through final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems that satisfy building requirements, performance standards, and applicable codes
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, evaluate ventilation needs, select equipment, and assess 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 judgment throughout execution
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines
• Assess existing building conditions, regulatory requirements, and project constraints to develop practical solutions
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and proposed design changes for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct site visits, field evaluations, and construction observations to confirm design intent and identify installation issues
• Resolve design conflicts, code concerns, and field challenges while preserving system performance and compliance
• Evaluate design alternatives to improve cost efficiency, energy performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Support commissioning, inspections, testing, and final project handover
• Sign and seal engineering documents as permitted by professional 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 each project

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred
• Direct HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience on commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or comparable facilities
• Strong knowledge of load calculations, ventilation design, HVAC equipment selection, energy efficiency, and applicable 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 systems integration and multidisciplinary design coordination
• Strong technical judgment, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience working with building owners, architects, contractors, and engineering teams
• Experience with healthcare, municipal, institutional, or other complex facilities preferred

Please Note: Substantial hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is essential. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily in project management, administration, or coordination without significant direct design work will not qualify.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• The opportunity to engineer complex commercial and institutional facilities
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities