Senior Design Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Federal Engineering and Design
Olsson
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Lead and oversee complex mechanical design efforts for federal, healthcare, and institutional facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
- Serve as technical lead and project manager on major federal projects, managing scope, schedule, and budgets while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for integrated mechanical system solutions.
- Review, approve, and enhance engineering documents, cost estimates, and design calculations, maintaining rigorous adherence to VA standards, UFC, IBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and other federal regulations.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering professional development and promoting best practices across design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead and improve quality assurance/quality control processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables and resolving complex design challenges effectively.
- Collaborate extensively with architects, engineering disciplines, federal clients, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and clear communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings, site visits, and stakeholder presentations, providing expert technical guidance and strengthening client relationships.
- Drive business development efforts by contributing strategic insights to proposals, scopes of work, and federal RFP responses to expand Olsson’s presence in the federal market.
- Promote a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team environment, championing continuous improvement and operational excellence across projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- PE license (required).
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with strong preference for VA, DoD, or healthcare facility experience.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design software.
- Familiarity with VA design standards, federal project delivery processes, and commissioning protocols.
- Strong communication skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Receive an excellent 401(k) match
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical designHVAC systemsplumbing systemsmedical gas systemsengineering documents reviewcost estimatesdesign calculationsquality assurancequality controlproject management
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationclient engagementstrategic insightsproblem-solvingteamworkprioritizationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
PE licenseBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
