HVAC Design Engineer

Carnegie Search; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Search in Bohemia, NY seeks mid-level and senior mechanical engineers to design building systems, principally HVAC, for commercial and institutional buildings such as schools and hospitals.

You will lead detailed designs, perform field surveys, coordinate with clients and project teams, and manage construction administration tasks including submittals and RFIs. A PE license is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-years of broad-based design experience as an engineer within a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability as a problem solver
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong AutoCAD skills
• Experience with online project management platforms such as BlueBeam, ProCore, and Submittal Exchange
• Direct experience in systems installation or with a contractor is a plus
• Professional Engineer licensure is a plus but not preferred

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or low-voltage electrical systems in commercial and institutional buildings
• Perform field inspections of existing buildings to obtain existing condition take-offs needed for design and detailing work
• Work with clients and other project stakeholders to determine and coordinate overall system requirements
• Construction administration services - submittal and shop drawing reviews, review and respond to RFI, schedule coordination, etc.

Skills

Problem solving

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

ProCore

Submittal Exchange

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, and environmental science consulting firm established in 1968, has an exciting opportunity in our Bohemia, NY office

Work closely with clients and project team members in the development of construction documents for institutional and private clientele for a wide array of challenging projects, from the first field visit through the successful completion of construction.

Looking for a mid level and a Senior level mechanical engineer (or similar) who can design building systems - primarily HVAC, - for commercial and institutional buildings like schools, hospitals, government offices, etc.

• Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for the detailed design of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or low-voltage electrical systems in commercial and institutional buildings
• Perform field inspections of existing buildings to obtain existing condition take-offs needed for design and detailing work
• Work with clients and other project stakeholders to determine and coordinate overall system requirements
• Construction administration services - submittal and shop drawing reviews, review and respond to RFI, schedule coordination, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

• Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 5-years of broad-based design experience as an engineer within a consulting environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability as a problem solver
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong AutoCAD skills
• Competency with MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with online project management platforms such as BlueBeam, ProCore, and Submittal Exchange
• Direct experience in systems installation or with a contractor is a plus
• Professional Engineer licensure is a plus but not preferred

Mid-Level Candidates

Mid-level Mechanical Project Engineers should be comfortable performing the majority of their own engineering and design work, including field surveys, calculations, equipment selection, system design, AutoCAD construction documents, and construction administration.

Senior Candidates

Senior-level candidates will take greater responsibility for engineering and technical design, project coordination, and overall mechanical system solutions. Senior engineers may receive production and data-entry assistance from junior engineering/design staff while maintaining responsibility for the engineering and design of the project.

Field Requirements

The position includes periodic field surveys and inspections of existing buildings. Field activity will vary by project but will typically involve several days per month.