Olsson - Omaha, NE
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing innovative solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare sector. This position requires a high level of technical expertise and the ability to lead quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities that ensure excellence in healthcare facilities design. You will be responsible for independently making recommendations and decisions that enhance the design and functionality of healthcare environments, working on complex projects that demand unique solutions. Your contributions will be essential in ensuring that our designs meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency, ultimately improving patient care and operational effectiveness. In this role, you will lead the design and review of mechanical systems for complex healthcare facilities projects, serving as a technical specialist who applies advanced mechanical engineering concepts to address the unique challenges presented by healthcare environments. You will perform QA/QC to ensure that mechanical designs align with project objectives and regulatory standards. Conducting research to inform innovative design solutions will be a key part of your responsibilities, as will advising and directing staff on mechanical design approaches to meet project requirements and client expectations. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams will be crucial to seamlessly integrate mechanical systems into overall project designs, and you will also contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for mechanical engineering activities within the team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and review of mechanical systems for complex healthcare facilities projects.
- Serve as a technical specialist, applying advanced mechanical engineering concepts to address the unique challenges of healthcare environments.
- Perform QA/QC and ensure that mechanical designs meet project objectives and regulatory standards.
- Conduct research to inform innovative design solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Advise and direct staff on mechanical design approaches to meet project requirements and client expectations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly into overall project designs.
- Contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for mechanical engineering activities within the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in healthcare facilities design.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading complex mechanical design projects and providing technical leadership within a team.
Nice-to-haves
- Healthcare-related certifications such as ASHRAE Healthcare Facilities Design Professional (HFDP), ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer, and/or ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist.
- Membership in a state or national chapter of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) or equivalent is advantageous.
- Experience with National Codes/Standards development and participation in relevant committees is highly preferred.
- Healthcare-related certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) or Healthcare Physical Environment Worker, are a plus.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after the first year
- 401(k) match
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Bonus system that rewards performance
- Possibility for flexible work arrangements
