Mechanical Engineer

SmithGroup; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

SmithGroup in Washington, DC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC, plumbing, and specialty systems design for healthcare, research labs and higher education projects. The role involves coordination of mechanical designers and junior staff, plus preparing technical reports and site observations.

You will mentor junior staff, develop planning concepts, and contribute to client presentations, with a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and special systems for healthcare, research labs, higher education and other critical building types.
• LEED AP preferred, Engineer-in-Training certification required. Eligible to take Part II of the licensing exam.
• Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HVAC design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

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 Washington, DCoffice 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 5 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, Engineer-in-Training certification required. Eligible to take Part II of the licensing exam.
• Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a 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! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 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 $85,000 to $93,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

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].