Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare at Farnsworth Group

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare to join our team. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical design and coordination for hospitals, ambulatory care, behavioral health/recovery centers, and medical office facilities across the Midwest. Working within a multi‑disciplinary team, this role focuses on design execution, technical coordination, and mentoring junior staff under the guidance of mechanical managers and senior technical leads. What You’ll Do Act as project mechanical engineer on healthcare and institutional projects, managing day‑to‑day mechanical design delivery and coordination. Design HVAC and mechanical systems (air distribution, hydronic systems, central plant connections, pressurization, and related medical gas interfaces), including load calculations, equipment sizing, layouts, narratives, drawings, and specifications. Coordinate mechanical designs in BIM (Revit) with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines to produce fully coordinated construction documents. Perform field surveys and site investigations to document existing conditions and inform renovation or expansion work. Support energy and system comparison studies and life‑cycle cost evaluations in collaboration with senior staff. Assist with construction administration, including review of submittals and RFIs and participation in site observations and punch lists. Apply and help enforce applicable codes and standards (IMC, IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines) for projects in Illinois, Missouri, and neighboring jurisdictions. Provide guidance and QA redlines to designers and junior engineers; support project managers and mechanical managers with scope, level‑of‑effort, and schedule input. What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred. Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in building mechanical design, including significant work on healthcare or complex institutional facilities in an AEC/MEP consulting environment. Experience serving as project‑level mechanical engineer responsible for design production and multi‑disciplinary coordination. Working knowledge of healthcare mechanical requirements (ventilation/pressurization, infection control, redundancy/resiliency) and applicable codes/standards. Proficiency in HVAC design tools and Revit/BIM; Navisworks or similar coordination tools a plus. Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills. Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Illinois Pay Transparency $99,000 — $149,000 USD Who We Are: Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward. A Great Place to Work Certified For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include: 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Mentoring Program Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles) Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies. Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

Requirements

Must-haves

Act as project mechanical engineer on healthcare and institutional projects, managing day‑to‑day mechanical design delivery and coordination.
Coordinate mechanical designs in BIM (Revit) with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines to produce fully coordinated construction documents.
Perform field surveys and site investigations to document existing conditions and inform renovation or expansion work.
Support energy and system comparison studies and life‑cycle cost evaluations in collaboration with senior staff.
Assist with construction administration, including review of submittals and RFIs and participation in site observations and punch lists.
Apply and help enforce applicable codes and standards (IMC, IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines) for projects in Illinois, Missouri, and neighboring jurisdictions.
Provide guidance and QA redlines to designers and junior engineers; support project managers and mechanical managers with scope, level‑of‑effort, and schedule input.
What You’ll Need
Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in building mechanical design, including significant work on healthcare or complex institutional facilities in an AEC/MEP consulting environment.
Experience serving as project‑level mechanical engineer responsible for design production and multi‑disciplinary coordination.
Working knowledge of healthcare mechanical requirements (ventilation/pressurization, infection control, redundancy/resiliency) and applicable codes/standards.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills.
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. Illinois Pay Transparency $99,000 — $149,000 USD Who We Are:
A Great Place to Work Certified
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Short & Long-Term Disability
Professional Development and Training
Mentoring Program
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Pet Insurance Plan
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred.
Proficiency in HVAC design tools and Revit/BIM; Navisworks or similar coordination tools a plus.

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401(K)

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