Mechanical Engineer

Oakwell is an infrastructure and resource efficiency firm for health systems. We are a group of engineers, data scientists, financiers, sustainability and real estate experts – delivering high-ROI infrastructure projects for health systems in the United States. Being an Oakwell engineer means being an owner’s engineer and their trusted partner. Our engineers take pride in their professional autonomy and combine technical leadership with strategic influence to shape major infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion. Join us in transforming healthcare infrastructure to generate bottom line impact. Multiple remote opportunities available. Job Summary The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with senior Oakwell engineers and its health system clients to accomplish the following: Conceptualize and implement a 10-year sustainability and decarbonization plan in collaboration with senior Oakwell engineers and the health system client/owner Evaluate and benchmark sites with an aim to reduce existing energy consumption/carbon emissions Reduce energy costs Renew infrastructure and drive electrification efforts Align sustainability efforts with client’s facility real estate master plan Create sustainable MEP building construction standards Primary Responsibilities Evaluate existing site energy utilization, carbon emissions and benchmark against similar facilities Audit, analyze and document facilities and existing MEP systems Review existing condition drawings Collaborate with facility staff to acquire information about plant operations and system deficiencies Retro-commission existing mechanical systems including central plant, air handling, terminal equipment and energy management systems Develop multi-phased return on investment ECMs (Energy Conservation Measures) that will reduce site energy consumption and operating costs Estimate savings using custom energy modeling software Produce detailed reports on existing facility conditions, recommendations, cost savings and ROI Complete technical assistance studies as required by utility companies for efficiency incentives Present Oakwell’s findings and recommendations to clients Prepare detailed scope of work narratives, EMS points list and EMS sequence of operations for pricing by contractors and vendors Prepare scaled drawings and specifications for installation and modifications of mechanical systems Lead construction meetings for the implementation of ECMs Commission new systems and control recommendations Develop sustainable MEP building standards for client Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 5 to 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer Have or be working towards a Professional Engineering License Availability to travel, as needed (20%) Competency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD software Preferred Skills and Qualifications Facilitate the creation, implementation and use of machine learning and AI tools to streamline internal workflows Experience working in a client facing environment Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and eQUEST What makes you a great Oakwell teammate? You take ownership and demonstrate agency to drive projects forward Working collaboratively in a team is second nature to you You thrive in ambiguity and changing priorities while delivering with consistency Oakwell is an E-Verify Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakwell