Lead Mechanical Engineer

Harris Company; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 71,078 - 106,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Harris Company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver innovative mechanical systems in various projects including hospitals and manufacturing facilities. This role requires 4+ years of HVAC system design experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Join a team that values creativity, variety, and sustainability. Enjoy comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, 401K matching, vacation time, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience in HVAC systems and mechanical systems.
• Proven experience with building materials, construction techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and building rating systems like LEED.

Responsibilities

• Design various mechanical systems for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Lead projects including consulting, design development, and documentation.
• Support project team communication with clients and vendors.

Skills

HVAC system design

Mechanical systems knowledge

Building code compliance

Project communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

## Lead Mechanical EngineerApplylocations: Saint Paul, MN: Las Vegas, NV: Arlington, VA: Ogden, UTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 13 Days Agojob requisition id: R-64**Job Description:****The purpose of your role as a Senior Engineer**As a Senior Engineer, will apply conceptual engineering techniques, design various types of mechanical systems from the ground up. Responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in construction and operation.Design Engineering:* Lead on projects that include strategic and space planning, consulting, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction oversight.* Partner with the Harris Design Studio team on overall design concepts and design presentation strategies.* Provide design and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.* Work with estimating and construction groups to provide design information.* Support Digital Design and BIM to prepare documents and drawings.* Provide specification for systems and equipment.* Prepare calculations and selections for the correct sizing of mechanical and plumbing systems.* Prepare and check calculations to understand energy usage, water usage, etc. for building systems.Project Team Interfaces:* Support communication between project team, clients, and vendors.* Conduct life-cycle cost analyses to compare initial costs of project alternatives to operating costs.* Assist senior Engineers to recommend a level of system performance based on analysis of customer needs and preferences.**What we're looking for in you*** Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering* 4+ years of basic knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline* 4+ years of experience designing a variety of HVAC systems* Knowledge and experience of designing HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities. This should include the following + Heating Hot Water Plant and Distribution + Steam Distribution + Chilled Water Generation and Distribution + Refrigerant Cooling systems (VRF, DX etc) + Space Heating and Cooling Systems (VAV, Chilled beams, Radiant Cooling, Fan Coil Units, Displacement ventilation etc.) + Ventilation Systems. + Interface with electrical systems + Building Automation Systems and Controls* Experience of HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities. This should include the following + Drainage systems. + Storm water systems. + Domestic cold and hot water systems. + Medical and Lab gas systems. + Process Piping Systems + Natural gas and other combustible organic materials systems design.* Knowledge and experience of code compliant plumbing and mechanical systems designs for buildings.* Have knowledge of building rating systems such as LEED, living building challenge etc.* Experience with approaches and options for implementing low water, energy, high performance, resilient and sustainable design for mechanical systems.* Actively maintain up to date in innovative and advanced mechanical system design.**Your life at Harris**As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.**Harris Benefits + Compensation**• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance• 401K with company match• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays• Paid Parental leave• Short-Term Incentive PlanVisit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance **Pay Range:** $71,078.81 - $106,618.22