Mechanical Project Engineer

Osborn ENG; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborn Engineering seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer in Cleveland with 4–7 years of experience to join our multi-discipline team. You will report to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering and contribute to complex HVAC projects in a consulting environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong Revit skills and knowledge of load calculation software, are familiar with codes, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver design deliverables from SD through construction.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in mechanical design in consulting engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and load calculation software such as Revit, IES VE, HAP, TRACE.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices and ability to work with contractors.
• Experience in healthcare, sports, commercial, public sector, industrial, education or institutional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• EI or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced heating and cooling load calculations with TRACE or HAP.
• Develop sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas.
• Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases.
• Edit specifications to reflect project requirements.
• Develop air and water flows using fan and pump curves to select equipment.
• Use the psychrometric chart for HVAC systems.
• Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for HVAC details.
• Modify sequences of operations for AHUs, CHW and HW systems.
• Prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents.
• Meet with contractors during bid phase to review design details.
• Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovations.
• Perform project construction administration including RFIs and submittals.
• Attend meetings with clients and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Work planning and manage the design process within available hours.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

EI or PE License Preferred

Tools

Revit

IES VE

HAP

TRACE

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Founded in 1892, Osborn is one of the oldest and most respected engineering firms in the country. We are Client Inspired and Engineering Driven resulting in professionals inspired by the challenge of problem-solving in complex systems that require sophisticated, practical, and innovative engineering solutions.

Osborn is a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/life safety, technology, structural, civil, transportation and commissioning.

As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to ensuring that Projects are completed with a sense of pride and Clients' expectations are exceeded.

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with 4– 7 years' experience for our Cleveland office location who will report to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

The ideal candidate would have strong working knowledge of Revit and Mechanical design in the Consulting Engineering environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform advanced heating and cooling load calculations with Trace or HAP.
• Develop sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas.
• Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases.
• Edit specifications to reflect the project requirements.
• Develop air (constant and variable) and water flows using fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for application.
• Use the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC system.
• Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for all HVAC details.
• Modify sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW and HW systems.
• Prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents.
• Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details.
• Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
• Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
• Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 4 – 7 years of experience in Mechanical Design in Consulting Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and load calculation software such as Revit, IES VE, HAP, TRACE.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• EI or PE License Preferred.

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Team Player Self – Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator
• Organized
• Strong time-management skills

Posted salary ranges reflect market-based averages for the role. Final compensation will be determined based on each candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Posted salary ranges reflect market-based averages for the role. Final compensation will be determined based on each candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $86,000

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Established over a century ago in 1892, Osborn is proud to be one of the nation's oldest engineering firms, continuing a tradition of excellence through outstanding quality in engineering.

Osborn is a fully integrated, multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects.

These teams are built from a staff of over 300 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects.

Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, technology and transportation engineering, as well as lighting design and commissioning.

As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement, ensuring that every project is completed with a sense of pride.

Osborn’s strength lies with its people. We are innovative thinkers, ready to creatively overcome challenges and push the boundaries of design. We believe that consulting in the built environment centers around challenging ourselves with every project.

We have an open door policy to drive creativity in our designs and thought methodology. As an employee owned firm, our team takes ownership and strives to build creative relationships with our clients where innovation drives our success.

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