Senior Mechanical Engineer- Healthcare

Dewberry • Nashville, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on healthcare projects in Nashville, Tennessee. The role provides technical guidance and mentoring to design resources across healthcare-related mechanical engineering work, and supports Project and Client Managers in meeting client needs and budgets. The engineer works with mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary teams—including architectural, electrical, structural, and other disciplines—on private, public, and federal projects, serving local and regional clients. The position reports to the Mechanical Discipline Manager.

The role provides technical oversight and guidance to help project teams fulfill their commitments, including establishing and improving mechanical discipline standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications. The engineer may serve as Engineer of Record and coordinate with external consultants, code officials, and contractors.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company describes its work culture as grounded in personal integrity and a commitment to delivering high-quality services.

Requirements

• Hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or be able to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months in the state where the position is posted.
• Have 10 or more years of progressive technical experience designing mechanical systems for healthcare projects.
• Have experience designing and evaluating central chilled-water and boiler plants.
• Have HVAC design experience for the departments and spaces found in typical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency departments, and medical office buildings.
• Have technical oversight experience across multiple projects, with demonstrated success delivering work that meets contract specifications and technical standards, on time and within budget.
• Be self-motivated and have highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Be well organized and take good notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, for project work involving mechanical engineering.
• Provide technical training and development for staff.
• Establish and improve standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for the mechanical discipline.
• Serve as Engineer of Record.
• Provide timely technical advice and decisions, including cost estimates.
• Coordinate with all project disciplines, including outside consultants.
• Serve as a technical interface with code officials and contractors.
• Mentor design resources and provide technical guidance to Project and Client Managers on client needs and budgets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed