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Lead the design of complex healthcare and critical facility projects while mentoring engineering teams and shaping innovative, high performance building systems in a flexible remote environment. Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Remote (Northern California preferred) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Job Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex healthcare, science and technology, infrastructure, and commercial projects.
In this role, you will lead the design, analysis, and documentation of HVAC and mechanical building systems while ensuring technical excellence, code compliance, and successful project delivery. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and wants to contribute to technically challenging projects that have a meaningful impact on the built environment.
Why Join Us Work on complex healthcare and critical facility projects with high technical standards Join an employee-owned organization that shares in the success of the business Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple locations Enjoy remote and hybrid work flexibility Help drive technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the mechanical discipline Gain exposure to sustainable, resilient, and high-performance building design initiatives Career Growth This opportunity offers the ability to expand your technical leadership responsibilities while influencing project quality, mentoring engineers, and contributing to best practices across the organization.
You'll work alongside industry experts on some of the industry's most complex and regulated project types. Compensation Hourly Pay Range: $48.00 - $96.00 per hour Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and technical expertise. Benefits Remote and hybrid work flexibility Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Collaborative, employee-focused culture Exposure to technically challenging projects and industry-leading expertise What You'll Accomplish Lead the design and development of HVAC and mechanical building systems for healthcare, science and technology, infrastructure, and commercial projects Perform engineering analyses and calculations to support system performance, sizing, and code compliance Prepare mechanical system layouts, designs, and construction documentation using Revit and AutoCAD Select HVAC and mechanical equipment and develop technical specifications Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, quality requirements, and HCAI regulations where applicable Review engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and completeness Oversee design quality, project coordination, and technical deliverables Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated building solutions Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and engineers Support knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and technical development initiatives Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and project teams throughout the design process What We're Looking For We're looking for a technically strong mechanical engineering professional with advanced HVAC design expertise, experience leading project deliverables, and a passion for mentoring team members while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience Advanced knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems design Strong understanding of building codes, industry standards, and integrated building design principles Advanced proficiency with Revit Proficiency with AutoCAD Proficiency with Bluebeam Experience overseeing design quality, coordination, and technical del