Mechanical Engineer | PE Required | $100K–$130K | Indianapolis, IN

Purple Cow Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company 401(k)

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Heartline Staffing in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a current PE license for a full-time, on-site role focused on designing building mechanical systems, preparing construction documents, and serving as Engineer of Record for assigned projects.

Healthcare project experience is required. The role involves working on-site with potential travel up to 20%, and the annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university (REQUIRED).
• Minimum 4 years of related experience as a licensed professional (REQUIRED).
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and TRACE or similar load‑calculation software (REQUIRED).
• Healthcare project experience (REQUIRED).
• Ability to design and coordinate mechanical building systems (REQUIRED).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical building systems including HVAC equipment and ductwork.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• Direct and mentor designers on mechanical system designs and construction documents.
• Perform load calculations and equipment selections.
• Develop construction drawings, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate mech systems with architecture, structure, and MEP disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Engineering calculations

Mentor staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

TRACE

Job description

Mechanical Engineer | PE Required | $100,000–$130,000 Annually

Healthcare HVAC & Building Mechanical Systems | Indianapolis, IN

Full-Time | On-site | Up to 20% Travel

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position offers an annual salary of $100,000–$130,000 and focuses on designing building mechanical systems, preparing construction documents, and serving as Engineer of Record for assigned projects. Healthcare project experience and a current Professional Engineer (PE) license are required.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

• Position: Mechanical Engineer
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Annual Salary: $100,000–$130,000
• Required License: Current PE License
• Required Experience: Minimum 4 years of related experience as a licensed professional
• Healthcare Experience: Required
• Travel: Up to 20%, depending on project

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• $100,000–$130,000 annual salary
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects
• Design HVAC and other building mechanical systems
• Direct and mentor designers and junior staff
• Up to five weeks of vacation, depending on experience
• Eight paid holidays plus one birthday floating holiday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company assistance
• Free short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Professional license bonuses
• Continuing education reimbursement with manager pre-approval

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Mechanical Engineer designs and coordinates building mechanical systems, prepares construction documents, and serves as Engineer of Record for assigned projects. This position requires technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, cross-disciplinary coordination, and the ability to develop efficient, constructible, and code-compliant solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design mechanical building systems, including HVAC equipment, ductwork, hydronic piping, controls, and associated systems
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects
• Direct and mentor designers in the development of mechanical system designs and construction documents
• Perform engineering calculations and evaluations for system and equipment design
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and select mechanical equipment
• Develop construction drawings, details, specifications, and other project deliverables
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines
• Apply applicable mechanical codes and standards, including ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 170, ASHRAE 62.1, NFPA 90A, and applicable building and mechanical codes
• Perform field investigations and construction site visits
• Perform life-cycle cost analyses and other technical evaluations as required
• Review product data submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform construction-period services
• Direct activities to help ensure construction, installation, and operational testing conform to design documents and project requirements
• Provide guidance, feedback, and technical support to designers and junior staff

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Annual Salary: $100,000–$130,000
• Up to five weeks of vacation, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company assistance
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Eight paid holidays plus one birthday floating holiday
• Professional license bonuses
• Continuing education reimbursement with manager pre-approval

Heartline Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university REQUIRED
• Minimum 4 years of related experience as a licensed professional REQUIRED
• Healthcare project experience REQUIRED
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Microsoft Office Suite, and TRACE or similar load‑calculation software REQUIRED
• Ability to design and coordinate mechanical building systems REQUIRED
• Ability to serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects REQUIRED
• Ability to travel up to 20% depending on project REQUIRED

Preferred

• NCEES Record
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• LEED certification
• Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
• High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) or other relevant professional certification