PE Mechanical Engineer – MEP Design (Education/Municipal)

Optima Engineering PA; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Flexible/Hybrid work schedules

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Multi-tiered Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonuses

Education and professional development

Job summary

Optima Engineering is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our employee-owned, multi-discipline firm. The role focuses on designing HVAC, plumbing, and related systems for higher-education, municipal, K-12, and commercial facilities across the Southeast.

Ideal candidates will hold a NC PE license with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years of MEP building systems experience. Strong Revit/AutoCAD skills and mentoring capability are required.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to develop mechanical system designs from concept through construction.
• Design HVAC systems including air distribution, heating and cooling systems, and equipment layouts in accordance with codes and standards.
• 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 deliverables.
• Support and mentor junior staff as appropriate.

Skills

HVAC design and sizing

Coordination with building services

Education

PE license (NC)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Optima Engineering is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our employee-owned, multi-discipline firm. The role focuses on designing HVAC, plumbing, and related systems for higher-education, municipal, K-12, and commercial facilities across the Southeast.

Ideal candidates will hold a NC PE license with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years of MEP building systems experience. Strong Revit/AutoCAD skills and mentoring capability are required.