Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer – Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The role leads project‑level mechanical design and coordination for hospitals, ambulatory care, behavioral health/recovery centers, and medical office facilities across the Midwest. Working within a multidisciplinary team, this role focuses on design execution, technical coordination, and mentoring junior staff under the guidance of mechanical managers and senior technical leads. Posting Locations: Lisle, Normal, Peoria, or Springfield, IL; or St. Louis, MO. What You’ll Do Act as project mechanical engineer on healthcare and institutional projects, managing day‑to‑day mechanical design delivery and coordination. Design HVAC and mechanical systems (air distribution, hydronic systems, central plant connections, pressurization, and related medical gas interfaces), including load calculations, equipment sizing, layouts, narratives, drawings, and specifications. Coordinate mechanical designs in BIM (Revit) with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines to produce fully coordinated construction documents. Perform field surveys and site investigations to document existing conditions and inform renovation or expansion work. Support energy and system comparison studies and lifecycle cost evaluations in collaboration with senior staff. Assist with construction administration, including review of submittals and RFIs, and participation in site observations and punch lists. Apply and help enforce applicable codes and standards (IMC, IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines) for projects in Illinois, Missouri, and neighboring jurisdictions. Provide guidance and QA redlines to designers and junior engineers; support project managers and mechanical managers with scope, level of effort, and schedule input. What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred. 8–12+ years of experience in building mechanical design, including significant work on healthcare or complex institutional facilities in an AEC/MEP consulting environment. Experience serving as project‑level mechanical engineer responsible for design production and multidisciplinary coordination. Working knowledge of healthcare mechanical requirements (ventilation/pressurization, infection control, redundancy/resiliency) and applicable codes/standards. Proficiency in HVAC design tools and Revit/BIM; Navisworks or similar coordination tools a plus. Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills. Benefits 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long‑Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Mentoring Program Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program Salary Range: $99,000 – $149,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant) Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together. EEO/AA Statement Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be an M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farnsworth Group