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Spectrum Engineers

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United States, Salt Lake City

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IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Are you a licensed Mechanical Engineer with a passion for designing complex, high-performance mechanical and plumbing systems—especially for healthcare buildings? At Spectrum Engineers, we are seeking an experienced, licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) to join our Engineering team and focus on leading and delivering mechanical systems for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping mechanical engineering solutions that support patient comfort, health and safety, staff efficiency, and long-term operational resilience. Your expertise will be applied across all phases of project development—from project pursuit, conceptual planning and design, through construction—ensuring the delivery of mechanical systems that meet the stringent requirements of building codes and the standards of the healthcare industry.

Job Responsibility:

Lead mechanical engineering team efforts for mid-to-large healthcare projects, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty medical facilities
Be a ‘seller-doer’ by leading business development activities to find and build client relationships and win projects
Collaborate with architects, project managers, and consultants to design mechanical systems that meet project requirements, codes, and healthcare-specific standards
Develop HVAC and plumbing systems designs using Revit and other industry-standard tools
Perform load calculations, energy modeling, equipment selection, and system sizing specific to healthcare facilities
Prepare and oversee construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and schedules
Participate in client meetings and site visits to review progress, resolve issues, and provide construction phase support
Ensure mechanical system designs meet ASHRAE, NFPA, FGI, and state/local healthcare codes
Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers within the mechanical team
Support project budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders
Adhere to the Company’s code of professional ethics
Maintain Company quality standards to ensure the best possible service for clients
Take a Mechanical project from start to finish, either individually or by running a team
Be the leader in the development of engineering and BIM design and documentation
Participate in engineering training
Working knowledge of Trace 700 or similar
Complete assigned work on time
Prepare project deliverables with attention to detail

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 2 to 5 years focused on healthcare projects
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and mechanical system modeling tools (e.g., Trane Trace, EnergyPlus, or similar)
In-depth understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines, and healthcare HVAC and plumbing system requirements
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to have:

Healthcare-related certifications such as ASHRAE HFDP, ASSE 6060, CHC, or Legionella Management Specialist are highly preferred

What we offer:

High compensation with a profit/bonus accountability system
Complete financial transparency on your projects
Employee ownership opportunities of company stock
Full medical, dental, and life insurance
401k matching with 200% of your contributions up to 6%

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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