Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Manila is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Building Services - Design team. You will design mechanical HVAC systems for building projects, lead a team of engineers, and ensure compliance with client requirements and local standards.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with internal and external partners, and contribute to design reviews and technical reports. Strong experience with HVAC loads and 3D modeling is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of solid design experience in building services or similar.
• English proficiency is required.
• Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical services for building projects and related systems.
• Lead and supervise the Mechanical Engineering team to meet objectives.
• Ensure designs meet client specs and country standards.
• Liaise with local authorities to obtain approvals when needed.
• Manage drawings records and QA procedures.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and offshore teams.
• Provide training and development for junior staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

REVIT

Job description

WSP, a world leading management and consultancy firm, is seeking Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services - Design team. The fast-paced firm is rapidly expanding, and this is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team of design and drafting experts who will support your growth and development.

Responsible for preparing the mechanical design requirement of the project and for mentoring and guiding other mechanical design engineers in the team.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the Design of Mechanical services design of building services and associated systems of work.
• Leads and supervises the Mechanical Engineering team in implementing project objectives, plans and programs within the department as directed by the management.
• Ensures that the project designs/studies from the clients are completed in accordance with acceptable prescribed standard for each requesting party’s place/country of origin and its intent/content.
• Responsible for liaison with local supply authorities to gain approvals, when necessary.
• Manages and maintains the record of all incoming and outgoing drawings from the office in accordance with WSP QA procedures.
• Liaises with WSP personnel and WSP’s partners both local and foreign affiliates and clients.
• Liaises and coordinates with other disciplines of the design team.
• Manages and controls outputs in accordance with the design work program.
• Attends meeting when required both local and overseas.
• Responsible for training and development of junior staff and Mechanical Engineering team.
• Creates regular reports on project status for management.
• At all times exhibit behaviour, consistent with that of a professional member of WSP.
• Keeps abreast of technical updates and advises management.
• Comply with all role specific to SHEQ obligations.
• Provide key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.
• Develop experience in managing small team.
• Contribute to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organization.
• Auditing of other more junior staff.
• Apply safety in design processes on projects.
• Prepare high level technical reports and review medium size project reports.
• Project Lead medium sized multi-discipline projects.
• Use of HVAC software and 3D modelling to develop mechanical system designs.
• Other duties as required by management from time to time.

What We"ll Love About You:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 10 years of solid design experience in similar capacity
• English Proficiency is a must
• Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) is a plus
• Designing HVAC systems
• Knowledge in Camel program or other HVAC load estimating software
• Knowledge in pumps, fans and HVAC equipment sizing and selections
• Able to do pressure drop calculations for both air and water side of a HVAC system
• Knowledge in both chilled water, heating hot water, DX and VRF systems
• Knowledge in BMS or BMSC.
• HVAC design engineers create heating and cooling systems and their controls
• Calculate Heating and Cooling needs
• Make load calculations to determine how much heating and cooling power various equipment must put out in order to hear or cool spaces when needed.
• Interpret and draft plans
• Read and interpret construction plans, schematics, and blueprints for new constructions projects. They also draft new plans to design ductwork and piping systems.
• Calculate Ventilation requirements
• Adhere to All Building Cods
• Knowledge in ANZ codes and standards
• Autocad, Bluebeam and REVIT software is required.

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