Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for its St. Louis office. The role entails overseeing mechanical design on healthcare projects, involving HVAC systems and collaboration across disciplines. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 6–10+ years of relevant experience, particularly in healthcare or complex institutional facilities. The company offers a hybrid work environment and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in building mechanical design.
• Experience with healthcare or complex institutional facilities.
• Proficiency in HVAC design tools and Revit/BIM.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mechanical design delivery on healthcare projects.
• Design HVAC and mechanical systems including load calculations.
• Coordinate designs in BIM with various disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

BIM (Revit)

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT required, PE preferred

Tools

HVAC design tools

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare

Posting Locations: 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.

Benefits

• 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

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