Senior Mechanical Engineer- Healthcare

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer- Healthcare to lead mechanical design for hospital projects, provide technical guidance, and mentor staff.

Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC systems, central plants, and interdisciplinary coordination; requires PE licensure, 10+ years of healthcare mechanical experience, and strong communication. This role reports to the Mechanical Discipline Manager and focuses on delivering on-time, on-budget healthcare design solutions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• 10+ years of progressive technical experience in the design of mechanical systems for healthcare projects.
• Experience includes central chilled water and boiler plants, HVAC design for hospital departments, ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding EDs, MOBs, and project oversight.
• Self-motivated with strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized with good note-taking and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for mechanical engineering work.
• Mentor and develop staff through training.
• Establish and improve standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for mechanical discipline.
• Act as Engineer of Record.
• Provide on-the-spot technical and cost-estimates decisions.
• Coordinate with all disciplines and outside consultants.
• Interface with code officials and contractors.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

10+ years experience in healthcare mec

HVAC design in hospitals

Interdisciplinary coordination

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Healthcare

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer- Healthcare in Nashville, TN.

Responsible for providing technical guidance and training/mentoring of design resources in all areas of work we do, including all types of healthcare associated with mechanical engineering. Assist Project/Client Managers by providing technical guidance to help meet the client’s desires and budget. Work with a team of engineers on a variety of private, public, and federal projects. In addition to working with mechanical engineers, this individual will team with architectural, electrical, structural, and other disciplines to provide full‑range services to local and regional clients. In short, provide technical guidance associated with mechanical requirements to accomplish our commitments. Will report to the Mechanical Discipline Manager.

Responsibilities

• Technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, of all project work involving mechanical engineering.
• Technical training and development of staff.
• Establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for the mechanical discipline area.
• Engineer of Record.
• Provide on‑the‑spot advice and decisions – technical and cost estimates.
• Coordination with all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
• Technical interface with code officials and contractors.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within the State in which the position is posted within six (6) months.
• 10+ years of progressive technical experience in the design of mechanical systems for healthcare projects.
• Experience should include design and evaluation of central chilled water and boiler plants, HVAC design of various departments/spaces found in a typical hospital, ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency departments, medical office buildings, and technical oversight of multiple projects with proven success providing technical oversight on projects that meet contract specifications and technical standards to the client on time and within budget.
• Self‑motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, takes good notes.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.