Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare

Plan B Climatech; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible schedule and hybrid work

Job summary

Plan B Climatech in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead healthcare projects from concept through construction, guiding teams and shaping technical decisions.

You will design complex HVAC systems for operating rooms and clinical spaces, mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and coordinate with in-house disciplines.

This hybrid role offers growth, leadership exposure, and the chance to contribute to a recognized healthcare portfolio while advancing your PE trajectory.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license, ideally.
• 7+ years of experience in an A/E consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on healthcare projects from concept through construction.
• Design HVAC for complex clinical spaces (operating rooms, isolation rooms, central plants).
• Serve as main technical and client-facing lead, manage project team and schedule.
• Supervise day-to-day mechanical staff and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and fire protection teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid (2 days in office) · Full-time · Senior level

The opportunity

A leading national engineering firm is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help lead its healthcare work in Raleigh. You'll run hospital and healthcare projects from first concept through to the end of construction. You'll also be a senior voice in the mechanical team, guiding engineers day to day and helping them grow.

This is a leadership role where your experience will shape both the projects and the people around you.

Why this firm?

• Work on projects you'll recognise. The firm's portfolio includes some of the best-known buildings in the country, and it has a strong track record in healthcare.
• Proven stability. The firm has been in business for more than 60 years and is consistently ranked among the largest multidiscipline engineering firms in the US.
• A culture people vouch for. It has been named a "Best Firm to Work For" several years in a row, based on votes from its own staff.
• Room to grow. The firm is expanding, invests in career development and offers training at every level, including for senior staff.
• All disciplines under one roof. Electrical, plumbing, fire protection and the other disciplines coordinate in-house, so projects run more smoothly and you spend less time chasing outside consultants.
• Flexibility. Hybrid working with only 2 days a week in the office, flexible schedules and work-from-home options.
• Purpose-driven. The firm has a formal commitment to its people and its community.

What you'll do

• Lead mechanical design on healthcare projects of all sizes, from concept design to completion of construction
• Design HVAC systems for complex clinical spaces such as operating rooms, isolation rooms and central plants
• Be the main technical and client-facing lead, managing relationships, the project team and the schedule
• Supervise the mechanical staff's day-to-day work
• Mentor engineers on technical skills and career development
• Work closely with the in-house electrical, plumbing, fire protection and other teams

What you'll bring

• A degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• A PE licence (Ideally)
• 7+ years of experience in an A/E consulting environment
• A proven track record of managing projects successfully
• Strong HVAC design expertise and a working knowledge of the related disciplines
• Healthcare experience is highly desirable

Package

• Merit-based incentive bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible schedule and hybrid working