What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP position at AlphaGov?
We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience to lead engineering projects for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and municipal facilities. This role combines technical design leadership with construction-phase support, overseeing projects from initial system design through final delivery while ensuring code compliance, system performance, and engineering quality.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Design HVAC and mechanical systems that meet building requirements, performance standards, and applicable codes
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations, assess ventilation requirements, select equipment, and evaluate energy efficiency
- Prepare mechanical plans, technical specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents
- Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy and sound engineering decisions throughout the project
- Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Evaluate existing building conditions, regulatory requirements, and project constraints to develop effective design solutions
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and proposed design changes for technical compliance
- Conduct site visits, field evaluations, and construction observations to verify design intent and identify installation issues
- Resolve design conflicts, code concerns, and field challenges while maintaining system performance and compliance
- Evaluate alternative designs to improve cost efficiency, energy performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Support commissioning, inspections, testing, and final project handover
- Sign and seal engineering documents as authorized by licensure and applicable regulations
- Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards
- Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5 years of mechanical engineering experience; 10 years preferred
- Direct HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or comparable facilities
- Strong knowledge of load calculations, ventilation design, HVAC equipment selection, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or equivalent mechanical design software
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules
- Understanding of building system integration and multidisciplinary design coordination
- Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and communication skills
- Experience collaborating with building owners, architects, contractors, and engineering teams
- Healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facility experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Opportunity to engineer complex commercial and institutional facilities
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Long-term career development and advancement opportunities