Mechanical Engineer (PE) – Hybrid, MEP Design Leader

Optima Engineering; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

Hybrid work

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Optima Engineering is an employee-owned MEP engineering consulting firm based in Charlotte, NC. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help deliver high-quality HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design solutions for buildings across the Southeast.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, perform load calculations, and prepare construction drawings in Revit or AutoCAD, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in North Carolina is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in MEP building systems design for 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, and equipment layouts.
• 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 design

System coordination

Construction drawings

Building codes knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Optima Engineering is an employee-owned MEP engineering consulting firm based in Charlotte, NC. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help deliver high-quality HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design solutions for buildings across the Southeast.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, perform load calculations, and prepare construction drawings in Revit or AutoCAD, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.