Mechanical Engineer

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

PTO 3 weeks

8 federal holidays

Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching and development

Job summary

SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the Ann Arbor team. You will analyze, design, and document HVAC, plumbing and related systems for healthcare, research labs, education and other critical facilities, and coordinate with designers and junior staff.

A bachelor's in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering is required, with 7+ years experience and PE; LEED AP preferred. Proficiency in Revit and TRACE 700, strong report writing, and a collaborative, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of design and consulting experience for HVAC, plumbing, and related systems.
• PE license; LEED AP preferred; strong Revit and TRACE 700 skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and document HVAC systems and controls.
• Prepare technical reports and system assessments.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders and conduct site visits.
• Coordinate mechanical designers and junior staff on projects.
• Support construction visits and owner punch lists.
• Develop planning and design concepts and presentation drawings.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

HVAC design

Project coordination

Technical report writing

PE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

LEED AP preferred

Tools

Revit

Trane TRACE 700

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Ann Arboroffice of SmithGroupis looking for aMechanical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
• Perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Review submittals, RFIs and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
• Coordinate the work of mechanical designers and junior staff assigned to the project.
• Assist with construction site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for projects.
• Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assists in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and special systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher education and other critical building types.
• LEED AP preferred, PE required.
• Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• flexible scheduling
• hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• tuition reimbursement program
• one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities

While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $103,000 to $140,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].