Mechanical Engineer-Healthcare

Salas O'Brien•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong healthcare design experience to support complex hospital-based projects in the Charleston market. This role requires hands-on technical expertise in designing mechanical systems for inpatient healthcare environments, along with the ability to engage directly with clients and support field-based project work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Approximately 12+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience designing mechanical systems for inpatient hospitals (experience must go beyond medical office buildings or outpatient facilities)
Strong knowledge of HVAC and hydronic system design for healthcare applications
Ability to be located in or relocate to Charleston, SC to support in-person fieldwork and client meetings
Proven ability to work directly with clients in a professional, independent manner

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability and willingness to obtain
Experience working on complex, large-scale healthcare projects
Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Plan and design mechanical systems (HVAC and hydronic systems) for healthcare facilities, with a focus on inpatient hospital environments
Design for critical healthcare spaces including operating rooms, compounding pharmacies, patient care areas, MRI rooms, and treatment spaces
Develop and coordinate construction documents using REVIT
Perform field work, site evaluations, and construction administration activities in the Charleston area
Collaborate directly with clients and project stakeholders, serving as a confident and capable client-facing representative
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development