Mechanical Engineer in Training

BKV Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible work schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BKV Group seeks a Mechanical Engineer-In-Training with 2-5 years’ experience to join our team in Washington, DC. You will contribute to the design and documentation of multi-family, government, and corporate commercial/hospitality projects, with project scopes ranging from $10–$250 million.

You’ll perform mechanical design tasks, develop plans in Revit, coordinate models with other disciplines, and support construction administration through submittals and RFIs.

Qualifications

• Must have Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• 2-5 years’ related experience in A/E building design engineering.
• Proficiency with Revit required; basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design of mechanical and plumbing systems including load calculations, ventilation calculations, equipment selection, air distribution systems, plumbing systems, etc.
• Prepare complete and comprehensive plans, schedules, and details utilizing Revit software for the mechanical construction documents under the guidance of the Director of Mechanical Engineering/Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Coordinate the mechanical Revit model with each discipline for a complete and coordinated 3-D model and 2-D drawing deliverable as required at each phase of the project.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, respond to RFI’s, and provide necessary support for the mechanical discipline on projects during construction administration phase.
• Responsible for completing work in a timely manner on assigned projects within the scheduled hours.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Load calculations

Ventilation calculations

Air distribution systems

Plumbing systems

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

BKV Group seeks a Mechanical Engineer-In-Training with 2-5 years’ experience to join our team. In this position, the ideal candidate has experience with A/E building design engineering in design and documentation of multi-family, government and corporate commercial/hospitality projects, and can expect to obtain additional experience on a wide range of these project types nationally. Projects may vary in scope from $10 - $250 million with challenging Urban and Green sites. The Mechanical Engineer-in-Training responsibilities include the following and others may be assigned:

• Engineering design of mechanical and plumbing systems including load calculations, ventilation calculations, equipment selection, air distribution systems, plumbing systems, etc.
• Prepare complete and comprehensive plans, schedules, and details utilizing Revit software for the mechanical construction documents under the guidance of the Director of Mechanical Engineering/Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Coordinate the mechanical Revit model with each discipline for a complete and coordinated 3-D model and 2-D drawing deliverable as required at each phase of the project.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, respond to RFI’s, and provide necessary support for the mechanical discipline on projects during construction administration phase.
• Responsible for completing work in a timely manner on assigned projects within the scheduled hours.

Qualifications:

• Must have Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• 2-5 years’ related experience in A/E building design engineering.
• Proficiency with Revit required; basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Microsoft Office programs.

Compensation range: $80,000 – $95,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 245+ regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities.

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)