What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Healthcare Mechanical Engineer position at Blue Signal Search?
Senior Healthcare Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hybrid – Indianapolis, IN (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Join a nationally recognized building-systems consultancy that is expanding its healthcare practice across the Midwest. You will shape lifesaving environments—operating rooms, critical-care suites, specialty clinics—by engineering mechanical systems that keep patients safe, staff comfortable, and facilities energy-efficient. You’ll have autonomy to lead marquee hospital projects, direct junior engineers, and work with a forward-thinking leadership team that invests in cutting-edge design tools and your professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead HVAC, plumbing, and medical-gas system design for new construction and renovation projects in acute-care and outpatient facilities, delivering code-compliant, energy-efficient solutions.
- Translate clinical workflows into resilient building systems by partnering with architects, BIM technicians, and cross-disciplinary engineers.
- Perform load calculations, life-cycle cost analyses, and equipment selections, ensuring every design decision maximizes performance and patient safety.
- Review submittals, vendor drawings, and field observations, resolving issues quickly to keep projects on schedule and budget.
- Mentor designers and junior engineers, sharing best practices in sustainable healthcare design and encouraging continual learning.
- Champion quality control by conducting peer reviews and leveraging AI-driven design automation to streamline deliverables.
- Support project managers in client meetings, presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and cultivating long-term relationships.
- Stay current on healthcare codes (FGI, ASHRAE 170) and emerging technologies to drive innovation in infection control, air quality, and energy management.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program; PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months) preferred.
- 8 years of mechanical design experience, with at least 4 years focused on hospital or life-science facilities.
- Proficiency in Revit, load calculation software (e.g., HAP), and collaboration platforms (BIM 360, Bluebeam).
- Working knowledge of FGI Guidelines, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, ASHRAE 90.1, and Indiana building codes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to lead client charrettes and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
- Certifications such as ASHRAE HFDP, LEED AP, or CxA are a plus.
What’s In It For You
- Compensation: Competitive base salary with annual bonus program.
- Benefits: 401(k) with match, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
- Growth: Clear technical-leadership track and paid continuing-education budget.
- Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus summer half-days.
- Impact: Your work directly improves patient outcomes across the Midwest.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ