Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Buildings

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Are you a licensed Mechanical Engineer with a passion for designing innovative solutions in the healthcare sector? As a Mechanical Engineer on Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design team, you'll perform standard engineering techniques and procedures, applying sound judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications. In this role, you'll contribute to generating ideas and creating designs that meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency for healthcare facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform various engineering duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for small to large-sized healthcare projects.
• Assist in preparing project documents and maintain knowledge of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct process design calculations, analyze reports, and prepare cost estimates to assess project feasibility.
• Apply knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.
• Communicate project development and progress with project managers and clients.
• Enter and maintain project information and client records in the firm's project management system.
• Evaluate and propose adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members when necessary.

We have multiple current openings and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, Omaha, Des Moines, Denver, Loveland, Colorado Springs, Kansas City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Phoenix, St. Louis, and Fayetteville office locations.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• A minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 2 years specifically in designing for healthcare projects.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the healthcare industry through innovative and reliable mechanical engineering solutions.
• Healthcare-related certifications such as ASHRAE Healthcare Facilities Design Professional (HFDP), ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer, ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist, Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), and/or Healthcare Physical Environment Worker, are a plus.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:

• 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 in 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

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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