Mechanical Engineer Royal Oak MI

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7+ Years

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE required) to lead mechanical and plumbing design efforts within a growing in-house engineering team. This role supports healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects and is responsible for producing stamped construction documents and coordinating multidisciplinary building systems.

The ideal candidate will work closely with electrical, architectural, and external engineering teams to deliver fully coordinated HVAC and plumbing system designs across all project phases.

Healthcare project experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Design and stamp mechanical and plumbing construction documents across all project phases

Perform HVAC system design including load calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection

Design plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas systems

Coordinate mechanical systems within BIM (Revit) environment

Collaborate with electrical engineers on power, controls, and BAS integration

Prepare mechanical specifications and review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings

Conduct site visits and support construction administration

Ensure compliance with mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes

Support proposals and client meetings when needed

Help establish internal mechanical standards and design workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Active PE license (Mechanical PE required)

7+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience in AEC environment

Strong experience with Revit and AutoCAD

Knowledge of mechanical/plumbing codes and energy standards

Strong communication and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare or institutional project experience

Experience with medical gas systems and infection control ventilation

Familiarity with BIM coordination in multidisciplinary teams

Experience working as sole in-house mechanical engineer

Work Environment

Collaborative AEC environment working with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Includes both office-based design work and occasional site visits.

🚀 Career Opportunity

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to lead mechanical engineering efforts across complex projects while helping establish internal engineering standards and contribute to the growth of a multidisciplinary engineering practice.

This is a remote position.