Mechanical Engineer

Harris; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 56,863 - 85,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Harris, located in Saint Paul, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design innovative mechanical systems and enhance operational efficiency in construction. The role requires collaboration on design projects, developing HVAC and plumbing solutions, and maintaining knowledge of advanced system designs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has at least six months of relevant experience. The position offers medical insurance, 401K matching, and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 6+ Months of experience working as a Mechanical Inspector Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Equivalent position.
• Understanding of building materials and specifications.
• Ability to conduct life-cycle cost analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design various types of mechanical systems from the ground up.
• Assist on projects including consulting and design development.
• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.

Skills

Knowledge of construction equipment techniques

Knowledgeable of HVAC Systems

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you 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

• Assist on projects that include strategic and space planning, consulting, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction oversight.
• Collaborate with the Harris Design Studio team on overall design concepts and design presentation strategies.
• Provide design support 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.
• Support specification for systems and equipment.
• Prepare calculations and selections for the correct sizing of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Prepare calculations to understand energy usage, water usage, etc. for building systems.
• Design 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
• Work with plumbing 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.
• Work with code compliant plumbing and mechanical systems designs for buildings.
• Work with rating systems such as LEED, living building challenge etc.
• Implement low water, energy, high performance, resilient and sustainable design for mechanical systems.
• Maintain up to date in innovative and advanced mechanical system design.

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.

Misc.

• Contribute to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

What We're Looking For In You

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ Months of experience working as a Mechanical Inspector Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Equivalent position.
• Knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings & specifications, and building materials.
• Knowledgeable of HVAC Systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

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 Plan.

Pay Range

$56,863.05 - $85,294.57

Equal Opportunity Employer

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