Rome, United States
Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP
AlphaX · Rome · United States
Posted: 10/16/2026 · Last checked: 10/16/2026
Job description
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We’re seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with hands-on HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience to develop engineering solutions for commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, and specialized facilities. This role involves leading mechanical design from initial concepts through construction and project closeout.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of HVAC and mechanical building systems for commercial and institutional projects.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation analyses, energy assessments, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
- Prepare mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
- Serve as Engineer of Record, providing technical oversight throughout design and construction.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
- Evaluate building codes, project requirements, and existing conditions to develop compliant engineering solutions.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical questions.
- Conduct site assessments, field surveys, construction inspections, and site observations.
- Resolve design conflicts, code compliance issues, constructability challenges, and field discrepancies.
- Develop cost-effective design alternatives while maintaining system performance and energy efficiency.
- Provide technical support during commissioning, inspections, and project closeout.
- Review and seal engineering documents as permitted by professional licensure.
- Maintain design documentation and ensure deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Requirements
- 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.
- Hands-on HVAC and mechanical MEP design experience for commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, or similar facilities.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, ventilation, equipment selection, energy efficiency, and mechanical codes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or comparable mechanical design software.
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and construction documents.
- Strong understanding of building systems integration and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Excellent technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience working directly with architects, contractors, owners, and engineering teams.
- Experience with healthcare, municipal, institutional, veterinary, or other complex facilities preferred.
- Substantial hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is essential. Candidates with primarily project management, administrative, or coordination backgrounds and limited direct design experience will not qualify.
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 work on technically challenging commercial and institutional projects.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.
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