Rome, United States
Licensed Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/MEP
AlphaX · Rome · United States
Posted: 10/23/2026 · Last checked: 10/23/2026
Job description
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We’re 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, from initial system design through final project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design HVAC and mechanical systems that meet building requirements, performance standards, and applicable codes.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations, evaluate ventilation needs, select equipment, and assess energy efficiency.
- Prepare mechanical plans, technical specifications, equipment schedules, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
- Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical quality 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 determine appropriate 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.
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.
- 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.
- Substantial hands-on HVAC and mechanical design experience is essential. Candidates whose backgrounds focus primarily on project management, administration, or coordination without significant design involvement 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 engineer complex commercial and institutional facilities
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Long-term career development and advancement opportunities
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