Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.


Are you a Mechanical Engineer with 5–10 years of experience looking to grow your career?
Join our award-winning team. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for over a decade, P2S offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions make a real impact. We’re seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to support our healthcare studio in our Irvine or Long Beach office. If you're passionate about advanced HVAC design, medical gas systems, and leading impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Employment Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000, based on experience
Career Level: Mid-level
Location: Irvine, CA or Long Beach, CA

General Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead and manage all phases of healthcare-focused projects—from proposal development through construction completion. You’ll apply advanced engineering concepts, perform complex calculations and modeling, and oversee design, specifications, and working drawings. You’ll also mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and subconsultants to deliver high-quality results.

Design & Technical Leadership
• Apply advanced engineering concepts to solve complex HVAC and medical gas design challenges
• Perform detailed engineering and economic calculations and modeling
• Troubleshoot operating systems and resolve technical disputes
• Develop specifications and construction estimates for large healthcare projects
• Peer review large-scale designs and reports

Project Management
• Administer project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Seal drawings and provide direction to design teams
• Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with time management
• Lead construction meetings and produce documentation including punch lists and meeting reports
• Represent P2S at professional meetings and industry events

Education & Certification
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License (California preferred)
• Additional certifications are a plus

Experience Required
• 5–10 years of engineering design and/or project management experience
• Strong mechanical/HVAC design capability in healthcare and acute care settings
• Familiarity with HCAI codes and standards, FGI Guidelines, and NFPA-99
• Comfortable presenting complex engineering concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Project management experience is a plus

Working Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• California Building Code
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience maintaining strong client relationships

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What sets P2S apart?
For 15 years in a row, P2S has been regarded as a “Best Place to Work” by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training/professional memberships, and more. - we aim to attract the best talent and keep them here

Learn more about what it means to work at P2S: https://www.p2sinc.com/join
P2S is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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