Senior Mechanical Engineer

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming); Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAF Engineers provides comprehensive MEP engineering design services for large commercial and educational facilities. You will design HVAC systems, perform load calculations, and develop Revit models and AutoCAD documents for multiple projects.

You will mentor junior designers and engineers, review modeling techniques, and ensure designs meet performance and safety standards while coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• 6+ years of engineering consulting experience.
• Ability to conduct site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Review Revit modeling techniques with engineering team.
• Manage execution of design for Revit and AutoCAD documents.
• Oversee equipment schedules and changes with input from team.
• Use Revit to detect interferences with other building elements and coordinate.
• Interpret consultant design documents and design the necessary HVAC system.
• Mentor and train other designers and engineers involved in production of plans.
• 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.

Skills

6+ years experience

Communication skills

K-12 project experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

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.