Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in Lisle, IL. The engineer will manage mechanical design for hospital projects, focusing on HVAC systems and multidisciplinary coordination. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, EIT certification, and 6-10+ years of experience in healthcare design. A competitive salary range of $99,000 - $149,000 is offered, alongside benefits like health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and a hybrid work program.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in building mechanical design, particularly in healthcare.
• Experience serving as project-level mechanical engineer for design production.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical design delivery and coordination for healthcare projects.
• Design and document HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate mechanical designs in BIM with various disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC design

Revit/BIM proficiency

Project-level coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT required, PE preferred

Tools

HVAC design tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical design and coordination for hospitals, ambulatory care, behavioral health/recovery centers, and medical office facilities across the Midwest. Working within a multi‑disciplinary team, this role focuses on design execution, technical coordination, and mentoring junior staff under the guidance of mechanical managers and senior technical leads.

Posting Locations for this role: Lisle, Normal, Peoria, or Springfield, IL; or St. Louis, MO

What You’ll Do

• Act as project mechanical engineer on healthcare and institutional projects, managing day‑to‑day mechanical design delivery and coordination.
• Design HVAC and mechanical systems (air distribution, hydronic systems, central plant connections, pressurization, and related medical gas interfaces), including load calculations, equipment sizing, layouts, narratives, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical designs in BIM (Revit) with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines to produce fully coordinated construction documents.
• Perform field surveys and site investigations to document existing conditions and inform renovation or expansion work.
• Support energy and system comparison studies and life‑cycle cost evaluations in collaboration with senior staff.
• Assist with construction administration, including review of submittals and RFIs and participation in site observations and punch lists.
• Apply and help enforce applicable codes and standards (IMC, IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines) for projects in Illinois, Missouri, and neighboring jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance and QA redlines to designers and junior engineers; support project managers and mechanical managers with scope, level‑of‑effort, and schedule input.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred.
• Typically, 6–10+ years of experience in building mechanical design, including significant work on healthcare or complex institutional facilities in an AEC/MEP consulting environment.
• Experience serving as project‑level mechanical engineer responsible for design production and multi‑disciplinary coordination.
• Working knowledge of healthcare mechanical requirements (ventilation/pressurization, infection control, redundancy/resiliency) and applicable codes/standards.
• Proficiency in HVAC design tools and Revit/BIM; Navisworks or similar coordination tools a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills.

Salary Range

$99,000 - $149,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people.

EEO Statement

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.