Sr Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for HVAC and plumbing engineering design, including load calculations, equipment selection, duct and piping layout, and preparation of project specifications. You will participate in design review meetings and workshops, resolve complex design challenges, research design options, and ensure all drawings comply with local codes and standards. Coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines is also required. • Design HVAC systems: calculate loads, select equipment, layout duct/piping, create/edit project details, write/edit specifications. • Design plumbing systems: calculate capacities and loads, layout piping, edit specifications. • Participate in design review meetings and workshops. • Resolve complex design challenges, including conflicting owner/project requirements and field conditions. • Research design options and document findings for the project team. • Ensure drawings and designs comply with local codes and standards. • Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hvac design
• ▸plumbing design
• ▸load calculations
• ▸equipment selection
• ▸design review
• ▸code compliance

What You Bring

Bring your design‑sensitive, technically ambitious expertise to HGA, where architecture, engineering, and innovation converge to shape environments that matter. We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex, high‑performance building systems across a diverse portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to influence projects in healthcare, corporate headquarters, laboratories, museums, government facilities, higher education, and infrastructure while collaborating with forward‑thinking professionals. You will bring deep expertise in building codes and industry standards, mastery of mechanical engineering principles and system design, and strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills. Proven leadership and collaboration across diverse teams are essential, as is a passion for innovation, mentorship, and elevating design performance. Leaders who thrive in complexity bring precision, curiosity, and purpose to every challenge. The ideal candidate holds a BS degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering and has 12+ years of consulting engineering experience, especially on healthcare projects for multiple client types. Professional Engineer registration is required, and knowledge of building controls is desired. Proficiency with Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES, and Microsoft Office is required, and you must be in Rochester or willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided). • BS in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering. • 12+ years consulting engineering experience, with emphasis on healthcare projects. • Professional Engineer (PE) registration. • Knowledge of building controls (desired). • Proficiency with Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES, and Microsoft Office. • Must be in Rochester or willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided).

Requirements

• ▸bs engineering
• ▸pe
• ▸12+ years
• ▸healthcare
• ▸revit
• ▸bim

Benefits

The salary range is $87,100‑$119,800, based on experience, education, licensure, and skill level. Employees working more than 24 hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits program, including annual and success‑sharing bonuses, a 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and life insurance, PTO, and short‑ and long‑term disability. HGA fosters a collaborative culture built on empathy, curiosity, and flexibility, with a three‑day in‑office work schedule. • Annual bonus and success‑sharing bonus program. • 401(k) guaranteed contribution. • Paid parental leave. • Medical, dental, and life insurance plans. • PTO, short‑ and long‑term disability programs.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time