Project Mechanical Engineer – Federal Engineering and Design

Overview

Lead mechanical design for federal healthcare facilities, manage projects and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• engineering docs
• code compliance
• design review
• coordination
• project management

Tasks

-Contribute to projects that serve veterans, military personnel, and federal agencies. -Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles -Prepare detailed engineering documents, cost estimates, and design calculations. -Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, scopes of work, and federal RFP responses. -Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment. -Participate in client meetings, site visits, and stakeholder presentations. -Ensure all designs meet VA standards, UFC, IBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and other applicable codes and guidelines. -Lead mechanical design efforts for federal, healthcare, and institutional facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems. -Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers. -Coordinate with architects, other engineering disciplines, and federal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems. -Advance your career through leadership roles, technical training, and exposure to high-profile federal clients. -Lead internal design reviews and quality control processes. -Build strong relationships with federal clients and partners. -Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Requirements

• 6+ years
• revit
• autocad
• hvac
• pe license
• mechanical engineering

What You Bring

-6+ years of experience in mechanical design, with strong preference for VA, DoD, or healthcare facility experience. -Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design software. -Strong communication skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams. -Familiarity with VA design standards, federal project delivery processes, and commissioning protocols. -PE license (required). -Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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Benefits

-Choose from remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements that support your lifestyle and productivity. -Join a team that values mentorship, innovation, and shared success. We celebrate wins together and learn from challenges. -Receive an excellent 401(k) match -Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a workplace culture that puts people first. -Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements -Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

About Olsson

-Begun with humble roots laying out rural cemetery plats in Lincoln, Nebraska. -Known for engineering and design expertise, tackling major initiatives like the Grandscape mixed-use development and Gateway Arch National Park renovation. -Projects span sectors from water/wastewater and transportation to land development, environmental, geotechnical, and MEP consulting. -Notable for targeted growth through acquisitions, including regional firms in Arkansas and expanding into Louisiana markets. -Headquartered in Lincoln with 30+ offices nationwide, sustaining infrastructure and environmental solutions delivery.

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