Senior Mechanical Designer/Engineer Project Manager
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Who We Are

Mazzetti is a global engineering design and consulting firm with a rich history of delivering forward-thinking solutions primarily for Healthcare and Science and Technology facilities and infrastructure. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, we are committed to bending the climate curve™. Though our story began with a small team of MEP engineers, 60 years later, we’ve grown to 200+ people in 12 locations across the U.S., India, and Africa. We are proud to partner with clients, addressing a spectrum of needs, mindful of their environmental footprint, resiliency, and economic and functional interests. 


Our Vision: Creating healthier, enduring environments

Our Mission: Bending the climate curve™

Our Core Values: Earn Trust, Team First, Inspire


We proudly hold the JUST Label, an affirmation of our values-driven culture and commitment to environmental and social impact.


Job Summary

Mazzetti's Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Consulting Engineering Practice is dedicated to designing high performance, resilience, and sustainable solutions for the built environment, with a keen focus on Healthcare and Infrastructure projects. Our team of experts combines technical excellence with a collaborative, client-focused approach to deliver exceptional outcomes. 


We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer or Senior Mechanical Engineer Project Manager to join our growing Seattle team. This role is primarily responsible for leading complex healthcare engineering projects from pursuit through construction while leveraging advanced mechanical design expertise to deliver exceptional technical solutions. The successful candidate will manage project scope, schedule, budget, client relationships, and multidisciplinary teams while remaining actively engaged in mechanical system design and technical decision-making. If you're passionate about leading complex healthcare projects, designing high-performance building systems, and building strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.


Core Responsibilities

Project Management & Client Leadership

  • Manage mechanical engineering projects from planning through construction.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Develop project scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and project execution strategies.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams across multiple Mazzetti offices.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while proactively identifying and resolving project risks.
  • Facilitate project meetings and coordinate communication among clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.

Mechanical Design & Technical Oversight

  • Lead or perform the design of HVAC and mechanical building systems for complex healthcare facilities, including hospitals,      medical office buildings, and other critical environments.
  • Perform engineering analyses, calculations, equipment selections, and system studies.
  • Prepare or oversee construction documents, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Review engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for quality, constructability, code compliance, and technical excellence.
  • Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and specialty disciplines.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, client requirements, and Mazzetti quality expectations.

Construction Administration

  • Support projects during construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, participating in site visits, and resolving technical issues.
  • Coordinate with contractors, owners, and project teams to support successful project delivery through project completion.

Business Development

  • Support project pursuits through proposals, interviews, presentations, and technical discussions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships that foster repeat business.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients.
  • Represent Mazzetti professionally within the local market and industry.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to mechanical engineers and designers.
  • Support collaboration across Mazzetti's disciplines and practices.
  • Participate in quality control reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Foster knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the Mechanical discipline.

Work Location: This is a hybrid position based in the greater Seattle, WA area, including primarily working from home, regular client site visits throughout the Puget Sound region, and occasional presence in our Seattle office as needed for project collaboration and team-building activities.


Travel Requirements: Approximately 10–20% travel, primarily within Washington with occasional domestic travel based on project assignments.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent mechanical design experience.
  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering or mechanical design experience within the AEC consulting industry.
  • Demonstrated success serving as the project manager for multidisciplinary building engineering projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, client communication, and overall project delivery.
  • 6+ years of healthcare engineering experience, including hospital design, is required.
  • Strong history of designing HVAC and mechanical building systems for healthcare and other complex facilities.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing client relationships.
  • Experience delivering complex building projects from planning through construction.
  • Experience supporting project pursuits, proposals, and client presentations preferred.

Technical Expertise

  • Advanced knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems.
  • Strong understanding of applicable building codes, industry standards, and integrated building design.
  • Advanced proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and mechanical load calculation software.
  • Experience overseeing design quality, technical reviews, and project deliverables.
  • Familiarity with sustainable, resilient, and high-performance building design principles.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and organizational skills.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington strongly preferred.

What We Offer

At Mazzetti, you'll join a collaborative team that's designing healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable environments. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare projects, share in the company's success, and help advance our mission of bending the climate curve™.


We support our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.


Compensation: The typical salary range for a Senior Mechanical Design/Engineer Project Manager in the greater Seattle, WA area is $102,000 - $200,000. We are committed to equitable pay and will evaluate final compensation based on relevant experience and skills in alignment with internal equity and market data.


Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), company paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance.
  • Participation in our company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Performance based bonuses.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.

Work-Life Balance:

  • Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
  • Flexible work options: fully remote, hybrid, or in-office options, with flexible hours (depending on the role)
  • Wellness program with live and on-demand fitness classes, mental health resources, wellness challenges, and incentives for healthy habits

Family Support: Paid parental leave and EAP Services.


Professional Development:

  • Funding for memberships, licenses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Mentorship opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Home Office Support:

  • Reimbursement for cellphone and internet costs for qualifying employees.
  • Home office package and additional reimbursement opportunities for work-related expenses.

Community Engagement:

  • Paid volunteer time-off annually.
  • Employee engagement programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
  • Gain hands-on experience furthering Mazzetti’s mission of making environments better through the Sextant Foundation. Learn more here.

Mazzetti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and value individuals from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to and promote an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. Join us in shaping a brighter future through engineering and innovation. 

Salary Description
$102,000 - $200,000/year