Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC Design
About this role
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson’s Facility Engineering and Design Team is recognized for delivering innovative solutions on technically complex, large-scale projects across diverse industries—including commercial developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, data centers, and military installations. Our work demands precision, creativity, and collaboration to achieve world-class results.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a technical leader and strategic partner, driving excellence in design and execution for projects that shape communities and industries. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals who combine deep technical expertise with leadership and mentoring skills.
What you’ll do:
- Lead Complex Projects: Serve as the primary engineer on large, multi-disciplinary projects with advanced technical requirements.
- Set Quality Standards: Develop and enforce rigorous QA/QC processes to ensure flawless deliverables.
- Mentor and Elevate: Provide technical guidance and training to engineers, fostering growth and innovation within the team.
- Strategic Oversight: Organize technical resources, review contracts, and guide design strategies to meet project goals.
- Client Engagement: Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
- Drive Efficiency: Champion best practices for project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met without compromising quality.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with proven success on complex building systems and multi-industry projects.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Expertise in HVAC design for vertical infrastructure (healthcare, labs, mission-critical facilities).
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
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