Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare
K2 Staffing
Irvine, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Summary
Are you a Senior Level Mechanical Engineer with 10 + years of experience looking to grow your career? Our client is an award-winning engineering firm named “Best Place to Work” for the past 15 years.
They have an open position for a Senior-Level Mechanical Engineer at our Irvine, CA , or Long Beach offices—you could be a perfect fit. If you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a competent registered professional engineer, the candidate performs work involving the application of all conventional aspects of HVAC, medical gas, plumbing design engineering, and supervision of multi-discipline teams of engineers and designers. The candidate is responsible for administering all phases of projects from proposal development through construction completion. The candidate is primarily responsible for budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, and specification writing on a given project, with the authority to direct, control, and monitor all activities on multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer License
Experience and knowledge of the HCAI codes and standards, FGI Guidelines, and NFPA-99
Comfortable and willing to present complex engineering concepts to clients, industry partners, and other staff
Working Knowledge
10+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer working with a consulting engineer or firm designing mechanical systems for facilities/buildings
Strong Mechanical/HVAC design capability in healthcare, federal, higher education, aviation, or waterfront-related projects
Ability to communicate effectively with people through oral presentations and written communications
Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, creative, self-motivated, and enthusiastic
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in maintaining strong client relationships are required
Computer literacy, including all core applications and the ability to quickly learn as needed
Experienced at using a computer, preferably knowledgeable with MS Word, MS Excel, and -MS Outlook
Salary, Benefits, & Schedule
Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:
13 Observed Company paid holidays a year
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Plans such as: Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
Tuition & Training Assistance
401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days In-office / 2 Remote
Salary: $150,00-$183,000
Level: Senior
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Irvine, CA