Mechanical Engineer - EI

Garver Engineering; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver Engineering seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in Kansas City, MO. You will model energy use, support sustainability tasks, and coordinate across disciplines while assisting project managers and maintaining quality control.

This role requires strong communication and Revit experience. Travel to project sites will be required; candidate should have a mechanical engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and at least three years of relevant

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in mechanical or architectural engineering with mechanical focus.
• Minimum of 3 years of building design and construction industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles for building systems.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Contribute to energy modeling and sustainability reporting for projects.
• Coordinate with support disciplines and regional offices on project delivery.
• Assist project managers with project management tasks and QA/QC adherence.
• Travel to project sites as required and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Sustainability principles

BIM design

Excel-based design calculations

Time management

Project accounting

Quality Assurance/Control

Continuing education

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Carrier HAP

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - EI

Kansas City, Missouri

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Buildings projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to planning, design, and commissioning of:

Responsibilities

• Building HVAC system(s)
• Building plumbing system(s)
• Building fire protection system(s)
• Building whole building energy modeling
• Building sustainability requirements reporting

In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
• Must have strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD
• Experience with Carrier HAP or similar HVAC load analysis program
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.