Project Mechanical Engineer – Federal Engineering and Design

Overview

Lead mechanical design for federal healthcare and institutional facilities, ensuring code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• hvac design
• design review
• code compliance
• schedule management
• client meetings

Tasks

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

Requirements

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

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. -Strong communication skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams. -PE license (required). -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. -Familiarity with VA design standards, federal project delivery processes, and commissioning protocols. -Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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Benefits

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

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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