Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and review of mechanical systems for complex facilities. You will specialize in HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, gas distribution and power generation equipment, with DoD project experience preferred.

You will produce complete contract packages, manage projects from design through construction, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve field issues and optimize lifecycle costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in mechanical system design for commercial/institutional buildings.
• 2 years of DoD project experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and technically review mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, gas distribution, and power generation equipment.
• Perform HVAC designs for barracks, academic complexes, medical facilities, schools, industrial facilities, warehouses and other facilities.
• Lead on electrical aspects on projects and coordinate with other agency designers and project managers.
• Produce complete contract packages and manage projects from design through construction/renovation.
• Coordinate all phases of engineering, construction and inspection with construction management.
• Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis to optimize systems.
• Review designs by internal or third-party A/E firms.
• Calculate HVAC loads using Trane Trace or Carrier HAP.

Skills

10+ years experience

DoD project experience

HVAC design

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Design review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trane Trace

Carrier HAP

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• 2 years of experience working on DoD projects

Job Description

In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Be the subject matter expert for mechanical engineering; responsibilities include the design and technical review of mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Controls; Plumbing; Fire Suppression; Natural Gas Distribution; Compression Air, and Material Handling / Specialty Equipment such as cranes, elevators, and diesel prime movers for power generation.
• Perform HVAC designs for projects such as single or multi-storied barracks; academic complexes; aircraft flight control or simulation facilities; administrative, dining and multi-purpose centers; medical complexes; schools, child development centers; chapels; industrial, manufacturing, and special process facilities; warehouse and storage buildings; machine shops; vehicle, weapons, and fuel cell repair shops; recreation and resource operations buildings; commissaries; refrigeration and cold storage buildings; aircraft corrosion control and paint stripping facilities.
• Participate in design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects
• Interact with other agency designers, project managers and top agency officials to resolve conflicts in criteria, develop design and contracting strategies which results in advertising, contract award and construction and/or renovation of mission essential facilities.
• Produces complete contract packages including, but not limited to independent government estimates, drawings and specifications; manage projects from the design phase through completion of construction/renovation
• In conjunction with construction management section, assist in coordinating all phases of engineering, construction, and inspection; resolving field problems through interpretation of contract documents and amendments; reviewing and approving shop drawings; approving invoices for payment; recommending actions to be taken to maintain projects on schedule and within budget.
• Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis to select the most cost effective building envelop and mechanical systems
• Reviews designs completed internally or by a third party A/E firm
• Calculate HVAC building loads using Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or other building loads calculation programs designed for HVAC and energy simulation