Senior Mechanical Engineer

GDM; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GDM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multi-discipline design projects for healthcare facilities serving veterans and active-duty military. This role requires 13-20 years of experience, strong leadership qualities, and expertise in HVAC design, along with federal standards compliance. The position offers remote working flexibility with occasional travel for project site visits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state.
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) required.
• LEED Accredited Professional strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for healthcare facilities.
• Perform load calculations and develop technical specifications.
• Support Construction Period Services and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Trane Trace/Load Design

Bluebeam

Job description

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GDM A-E, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing full-service architecture and engineering solutions for federal government clients. We specialize in design, renovation, and infrastructure modernization projects across the U.S., with a primary focus on healthcare systems under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Indian Health Service (IHS), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer remote or onsite (Albuquerque, NM, Anchorage, AK, N. Pole, AK, Roanoke, VA, Vancouver, WA) with 13–20 years of experience to lead and support multi-discipline design projects for healthcare facilities serving veterans, active-duty military, and tribal communities. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader and discipline lead on complex projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards and best practices in healthcare engineering.A strong leader, hard charger and mission oriented.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, med gas, and fire protection) design across all phases (schematic, DD, CD).

- Perform load calculations, system selection, and layout for new and renovated healthcare facilities.

- Develop technical specifications in accordance with VA TIL, UFCs, NFPA, ASHRAE, and P-100 standards.

- Coordinate closely with architects, other engineers, and client stakeholders (CORs, facility engineers).

- Support Construction Period Services (CPS), including submittal reviews, RFIs, and site inspections.

- Lead quality control reviews for discipline deliverables.

- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical standards development.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

- 13–20 years of professional experience in building systems design.

- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (multi-state preferred).

- Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) required.

- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C or similar) strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience with federal agency design standards: VA, USACE, DHA, IHS, or DoD.

- Proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Trane Trace/Load Design, and Bluebeam.

- Strong communication, technical writing, and client interaction skills.

Location

Remote, U.S.-based. Travel may be required for project site visits (typically 10–15%).

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 DOE

To Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and project portfolio or summary to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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