Overview
National multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their California, Mid-West or East Coast office. In this role, you will work directly with the architecture studio and other engineering disciplines on a variety of project types across the nation. The team is seeking professionals with expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations; extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering systems application, sustainable design and resiliency planning; excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with both internal and external clients to provide high-value performance solutions on projects across the country.
The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Recently, the firm won the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with IIDA Healthcare Design Award.
Responsibilities
Responsible for HVAC engineering design including: calculating heating and cooling loads, select equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications
Responsible for plumbing systems design including calculating capacities and loads, laying out piping systems and details, and editing project specifications
Assist in defining and guiding project sustainability goals and delivering systems designs to achieve them
Develop work plans and guide staff to deliver project designs according to available budgets
Participate in team mentoring activities
Engage in community focused outreach along with fellow leaders
Participate in design review meetings and workshops
Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions
Research design options and document findings for the project team
Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards
Coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable
Assist with project pursuits and fee development (proposal writing, interviews and strategic review of project scope)
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
15+ years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on HVAC/plumbing design for healthcare, laboratory, commercial, municipal, institutional and government facilities
Experience in delivering projects with LEED, Well, Green Globes, or similar sustainable certifications
Experience with leading teams on multiple projects concurrently
Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board
Knowledge in building controls is desired but not required
Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES and Microsoft Office skills required