Mechanical Project Engineer

NR Consulting; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting in Farmington, CT seeks a Project Engineer to lead design, construction administration, and commissioning for mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection across varied facilities. The role emphasizes independent work on coordinated, code-compliant designs with strong communication and client liaison.

You will develop drawings and specifications, perform load calculations, and supervise contract documents through construction, with limited supervision and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in mechanical design with at least 3 years in project management in consulting engineering.
• Experience designing mission critical facilities and data centers is desired.
• Experience in AutoCAD and REVIT is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform load calculations.
• Size and layout all mechanical and plumbing equipment per the project scope.
• Develop code compliant contract documents including drawings, specifications, and detailed sequence of operations.
• Complete all project related responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Coordinate with other engineering and/or architecture firms, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver high quality, highly coordinated results.
• Technical leadership providing complete project management services through design and construction phases; including design development, detailed design, construction administration, Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning and project closeout.
• Attend project meetings as owner representative.
• In and out of state travel is minimal but may be required based on the project

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Client interaction

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

• As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for most aspects of the design, construction administration, and commissioning phases.
• The successful applicant will be expected to take a concept or schematic design and independently identify specific work products required for the final design phase, including drawings, details, and specifications.
• The successful applicant must be capable of producing coordinated, code compliant designs that utilize firm and industry best practices for high availability and maintainability.
• Candidates must have an aptitude to determine, comprehend, process and recommend multiple technical details and alternatives.
• The position will require extensive interaction with the client, sub-consultants and other project team members including architects, vendors and other engineers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Applicants must have experience with and demonstrate an aptitude for developing contract drawings and specifications with limited supervision.
• This position will focus on HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for small and large projects including broadcast facilities, data centers, financial institutions, hospitals, and military training facilities.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years’ experience in mechanical design with at least 3 years’ experience in project management in consulting engineering.
• Experience designing mission critical facilities and data centers is desired.
• Experience in AutoCAD and REVIT software is required.
• Some Commissioning experience is desired.
• Experience in the following is required:
• Air conditioning systems (including chillers, primary/secondary or variable primary pumping, cooling towers, air-side and/or water-side economization, air handlers, CRAH, humidification, distribution piping and ductwork systems, etc.)
• Plumbing systems
• Building management system (Client) design and sequence of operations
• Familiar with International Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards, NFPA
• A Professional Engineering licensed is a plus but not required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform load calculations.
• Size and layout all mechanical and plumbing equipment per the project scope.
• Develop code compliant contract documents including drawings, specifications, and detailed sequence of operations.
• Complete all project related responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Coordinate with other engineering and/or architecture firms, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver high quality, highly coordinated results.
• Technical leadership providing complete project management services through design and construction phases; including design development, detailed design, construction administration, Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning and project closeout.
• Attend project meetings as owner representative.
• In and out of state travel is minimal but may be required based on the project