Senior Mechanical Engineer - HealthcareMichael Baker International

What We Are Looking For:

We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong seller‑doer mindset and deep expertise in healthcare facility design. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of technical leadership, client development, and trusted advisor relationships within the healthcare market. This role is ideal for a healthcare SME who not only delivers complex projects, but also actively contributes to business growth through existing client relationships, strategic pursuits, and market presence.

What You Will Do:

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Serve as a Healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Designer of Record (DOR) for complex healthcare projects
• Lead mechanical system design for hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities in compliance with ASHRAE 170, FGI, NFPA 99, and applicable codes
• Oversee project execution, ensuring high technical quality, constructability, and operational performance

Seller‑Doer & Business Development Responsibilities

• Leverage existing healthcare client relationships to support repeat work and long‑term partnerships
• Actively participate in business development efforts, including client meetings, pursuits, and proposal development
• Collaborate with Market and Practice Leaders to identify new opportunities, expand client accounts, and grow healthcare revenue
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor during pursuits—helping shape project strategy, scope, fees, and staffing plans
• Present technical approaches and solutions confidently to clients, hospital leadership, and clinical stakeholders

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, strengthening healthcare technical depth across the team
• Support internal training on healthcare codes, best practices, and system design strategies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of healthcare standards, tools, and processes

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Mechanical focus)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of mechanical building systems experience, including 5+ years in healthcare facilities
• Demonstrated seller‑doer capability, including client development, proposal support, and relationship management
• Existing or previous relationships with healthcare clients (health systems, hospitals, medical centers, or public agencies)
• Strong expertise in healthcare HVAC systems, infection control design, and redundancy requirements
• Proven experience with ASHRAE 170, FGI Guidelines, NFPA 99, IMC, IBC, and IPC
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence clients and multidisciplinary 

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position $100,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.   

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability 
• Professional and personal development 
• Generous paid time off 
• Commuter and wellness benefits 
  The salary range for this position is $100,000- $180,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the preferred candidate’s experience, expertise, and physical location.

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