Mechanical Engineer

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop and extend mechanical systems for new or renovated facilities. You will create construction drawings and specs addressing installation, interconnection and control within standard codes.

Responsibilities include leading HVAC, piping, plumbing and fire protection design, performing energy calculations, and creating CAD/BIM documents. Collaboration with PMs/owners, site measurements, and mentoring junior staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field is required.
• LEED accredited professional preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems).
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other energy calculation software; Bluebeam knowledge; ProjectWise BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus; Excellent written and verbal communication; Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and/or establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with Project Manager and/or client.
• Lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates.
• Create engineering documents using CAD/BIM tools (Revit/AutoCAD) or Bentley; review drawings for accuracy.
• Conduct field measurements and checks at construction sites.
• Mentor less experienced staff and coordinate design team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace 700

Bluebeam

ProjectWise BIM360

Carrier HAP

Job description

General Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and/or establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with Project Manager and/or client
• Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner’s representative
• Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates
• Maintain working knowledge of latest building and codes used in the industry
• Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Perform and/or review calculations and building energy models; formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) and/or Bentley CAD software (2D and 3D applications) or manually with support from more junior staff
• Edit or draft project specifications
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes
• Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required.

Professional Registration: LEED accredited professional preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems).

Skills/Competencies: Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software; Bluebeam knowledge; ProjectWise BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus; Excellent written and verbal communication; Strong attention to detail.

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.