Mechanical Engineer | PE Required | $100K–$130K | Indianapolis, IN
About The Position
Heartline Staffing is recruiting a full-time, on-site Mechanical Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position focuses on designing and coordinating building mechanical systems, preparing construction documents, and serving as Engineer of Record for assigned projects. The role requires technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, cross-disciplinary coordination, and the ability to develop efficient, constructible, and code-compliant solutions. Healthcare project experience and a current Professional Engineer (PE) license are required. Travel may be up to 20%, depending on project needs. The engineer designs systems including HVAC equipment, ductwork, hydronic piping, controls, and associated systems; performs engineering evaluations and heating and cooling load calculations; selects equipment; and develops drawings, details, specifications, and other project deliverables. The role also includes coordinating with other design disciplines, conducting field investigations and construction site visits, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and supporting construction-period services. The engineer directs and mentors designers and junior staff and helps ensure construction, installation, and operational testing conform to design documents and project requirements.
Requirements
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 4 years of related experience as a licensed professional.
- Healthcare project experience.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Microsoft Office Suite, and TRACE or similar load-calculation software.
- Ability to design and coordinate mechanical building systems.
- Ability to serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
- Ability to travel up to 20%, depending on project.
Nice To Haves
- NCEES Record.
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
- LEED certification.
- Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP).
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP).
- Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) or other relevant professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical building systems, including HVAC equipment, ductwork, hydronic piping, controls, and associated systems.
- Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
- Direct and mentor designers in developing mechanical system designs and construction documents.
- Perform engineering calculations and evaluations for system and equipment design.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations and select mechanical equipment.
- Develop construction drawings, details, specifications, and other project deliverables.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
- Apply applicable mechanical codes and standards, including ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 170, ASHRAE 62.1, NFPA 90A, and applicable building and mechanical codes.
- Perform field investigations and construction site visits.
- Perform life-cycle cost analyses and other technical evaluations as required.
- Review product data submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform construction-period services.
- Direct activities to help ensure construction, installation, and operational testing conform to design documents and project requirements.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and technical support to designers and junior staff.
Benefits
- Up to five weeks of vacation, depending on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company assistance.
- Free short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Free life insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Eight paid holidays plus one birthday floating holiday.
- Professional license bonuses.
- Continuing education reimbursement with manager pre-approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
