Mechanical Engineer - HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection systems

Stantec; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Charlotte, NC to design HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a PE license, and at least 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading design initiatives, developing technical documents, and mentoring junior engineers. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in designing HVAC and Plumbing systems.
• Strong familiarity with design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
• Develop design documents including drawings and specifications.
• Respond to RFIs and attend construction site visits.
• Mentor engineers in training (EIT) to develop their skills.

Skills

HVAC engineering fundamentals

Designing HVAC and Plumbing systems

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

HAP or Trace software

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection systems

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

As a Mechanical Engineer, your role in our professional consulting services team is to work independently on multidisciplinary projects of various complexity as a discipline leader, through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for leading the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems on municipal water treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, hydroelectric power plants, and private industrial water applications in different locations across North America. Every project has its own unique challenges, and you are considered a resource for solutions to those challenges.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for various projects from preliminary design through bid and construction phases.
• Develop basis of design reports (BODR) and technical memorandums for small-to-medium size projects, setting criteria for following design stages.
• Develop design documents including drawings, specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs (OPCC).
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals and shop drawings, and attend construction site visits for design compliance.
• Develop HVAC calculations including building cooling and heating load calculations, air distribution system sizing, and hydronic distribution system sizing.
• Develop Plumbing calculations including domestic water, sanitary waste, and storm water systems sizing.
• Apply design codes and standards based on the project needs.
• Coordinate design with other design disciplines throughout the life of a project.
• Assist with mentoring engineers in training (EIT) to develop and strengthen their skills and technical abilities.
• Travel to job sites in your state of residence and other states (5%).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• In-depth understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals such as psychrometric chart, refrigeration cycle and heat transfer.
• Experience in designing HVAC and Plumbing systems. Fire Protection design is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with design codes and standards of practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project deliverables.
• Ability to lead one or more projects simultaneously.
• Experience with HVAC load calculation software – HAP or Trace.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, chemical storage rooms, and hydroelectric power plants.
• Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements for HVAC systems serving wastewater treatment plants.
• Strong client presentation skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). NCEES record ready to obtain Professional Engineering licensure.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.