Senior Mechanical Engineer

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAF Engineers in Jacksonville seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design for educational and commercial facilities. You will develop Revit models, perform load calculations, and coordinate with plumbing and electrical teams.

The role includes QA/QC of construction documents, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring code compliance. A 6+ year background with an engineering consultant and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience with an engineering consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering technology degree.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct site inspections and fieldwork.
• Ability to self-assess and command a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems and components according to established standards.
• Review Revit modeling techniques, based on input from the engineering team and project managers.
• Manage the execution of the design for Revit models and AutoCAD documents for multiple projects.
• Oversee equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team as required.
• Use Revit to manage the design for interferences with other building elements and resolve conflicts with other team members.
• Interpret consultant design documents and design the necessary HVAC system.
• Mentor and train other designers and engineers involved in the production of plans, sections diagrams, equipment schedules, and drawings.
• Organize detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
• Produce coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, and isometrics for complex HVAC systems.
• Monitor installation of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
• Direct Jr. Staff on HVAC load calculations and equipment selection and sizing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering technology degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

LEAF Engineers is a frontrunner for success in providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical and plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering design services. Our engineers are focused on system performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. Our work typically consists of large commercial projects, primarily award-winning K-12 schools. With an emphasis on teamwork, we reach beyond the traditional MEP approach to solve problems and integrate a more holistic style to our processes. Within LEAF, you will find a fast-paced environment with many opportunities to learn and accelerate your career.

You will help with the design of HVAC systems for commercial and educational facilities including load calculations, air-unit and chiller equipment selections, ductwork, pump and pipe sizing and layout. You would also be responsible for QA/QC construction documents, provide design ideas and solutions, and train or mentor other Designers, Operators or Engineers.

Your Impact:

• Develop and modify Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems and components according to established standards
• Review Revit modeling techniques, based on input from the engineering team and project managers
• Manage the execution of the design for Revit models and AutoCAD documents for multiple projects
• Oversee equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team as required
• Use Revit to manage the design for interferences with other building elements and resolve conflicts with other team members
• Interpret consultant design documents and design the necessary HVAC system
• Utilize knowledge of design techniques and principals to mentor and train other designers and engineers involved in the production of plans, sections diagrams, equipment schedules, and drawings.
• Organize detailed documentation to track project development and design process
• Produce coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, and isometrics for complex HVAC systems
• Monitor installation of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes
• Direct Jr. Staff on HVAC load calculations and equipment selection and sizing.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 6+ years of work experience with an engineering consultant
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering technology degree
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct site inspections and fieldwork, i.e., climb ladders, walk on roofs, etc.
• Ability to self-assess and command a high level of accuracy

Here’s How You’ll Stand Out:

• PE Licensed
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Project experience in K-12 educational market
• Expert knowledge with MEP energy compliance calculations, and Title-24 documentation using Energy Pro software.