Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Professional Engineer - Healthcare HVAC)Job Description
This role is ideal for a seasoned Mechanical Engineer and licensed Professional Engineer who specializes in HVAC system design for healthcare and laboratory environments. You will lead complex engineering projects for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and outpatient facilities, ensuring that HVAC and plumbing systems meet rigorous safety, infection control, and regulatory standards. Working in a collaborative, design-driven environment, you will take projects from concept through construction documents with minimal guidance, provide high levels of client service, and help grow and lead a mechanical engineering team.
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical engineering design for hospitals, clinical labs, and outpatient healthcare facilities, with a focus on high-performance HVAC and plumbing systems.
Design complete HVAC and plumbing systems from start to finish with minimal guidance, ensuring a high standard of quality and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Develop designs for industry-standard HVAC systems, including VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop units, tailored to healthcare and laboratory environments.
Perform hydronic piping design, including pump selection, pipe sizing, and layout for efficient and reliable system operation.
Conduct duct sizing and fan selection to meet airflow, pressure, and acoustic requirements for healthcare and laboratory facilities.
Use heating and cooling load calculation software to accurately size equipment and systems based on building usage and environmental conditions.
Create plumbing system designs, including coordination with other disciplines and integration with medical gas systems when applicable.
Apply mechanical and plumbing building codes to all designs, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best practices.
Write clear and comprehensive specifications for mechanical systems on a variety of project @types and scales.
Collaborate closely with peers, drafters, and multidisciplinary project teams to produce high-quality construction documents for large and complex projects.
Provide a high level of client service, including responsive communication, thoughtful technical solutions, and proactive project leadership.
Evaluate and select HVAC and plumbing systems based on an understanding of their advantages, disadvantages, costs, and efficiencies, particularly within healthcare settings.
Use Autodesk MEP tools, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office to develop designs, documentation, and project communications.
Mentor and support team members, contributing to the growth and leadership of the mechanical engineering group.
Participate in the development of innovative, responsible design solutions that enhance user experience and benefit the broader community.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 10 years of HVAC or plumbing design experience, including at least 3-5 years specifically focused on large-scale healthcare or laboratory projects.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Licensed Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain licensure by comity in the state of the hiring office.
Deep experience in HVAC design and engineering for healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinical labs, and outpatient facilities.
Proficiency in the design of industry-standard HVAC systems such as VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop units.
Ability to independently design HVAC and plumbing systems from concept through completion with a high standard of quality and minimal guidance.
Experience with hydronic piping design, pump selection, duct sizing, and fan selection.
Experience using heating and cooling load calculation software to support accurate system sizing.
Hands-on experience with plumbing system design for commercial and healthcare projects.
Strong knowledge and application of mechanical and plumbing building codes.
Experience writing detailed specifications for mechanical projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, drafters, and multidisciplinary project teams to produce high-quality construction documents.
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of client service in a consulting or project-based environment.
Comprehensive understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems, including their advantages, disadvantages, costs, and efficiencies.
Proficiency with Autodesk MEP tools, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification.
LEED AP or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.
Experience with medical gas system design and plumbing coordination in healthcare facilities.
Interest in and aptitude for growing and leading a mechanical engineering team.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, design-focused culture.
Commitment to innovative, responsible design solutions that support safety, sustainability, and user well-being.
Alignment with a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Work Environment
The role is based in an in-office, collaborative work environment that emphasizes teamwork between designers, engineers, and business operations professionals. The organization supports flexible work-from-home scheduling, allowing a blend of in-person collaboration and remote focus time. You will work with modern design and documentation tools, including Autodesk MEP, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and standard office software, in an environment that encourages creative problem-solving and high-quality technical work. The culture places people at the center of everything, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while empowering creative designers and engineers to deliver imaginative, responsible, and first-of-their-kind environments. Benefits are competitive, with opportunities to work across a variety of locations and markets and a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives each individual brings. The position is well suited for someone passionate about building and leading a mechanical engineering team within a supportive, design-driven setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $52.88/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Boise,ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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