Sr Mechanical Engineer

Northern Impact; Alexandria, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Boston, Los Angeles (VA, WI, MN, MA, CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role involves working directly with architectural studios and engineering disciplines on diverse projects across the nation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, a B.S. degree in Engineering, and over 15 years of relevant experience. You will be responsible for HVAC and plumbing systems design, sustainability goals, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a chance to significantly impact healthcare, education, and governmental projects while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of consulting engineering experience with a focus on HVAC/plumbing design.
• Experience with LEED, Well, Green Globes, or similar sustainable certifications.
• Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for HVAC engineering design including heating and cooling loads calculations.
• Develop work plans and guide staff to deliver project designs.
• Resolve complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Sustainable Design

Mechanical Systems Application

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

Trane/Trace

IES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

National multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their California, Mid-West or East Coast office. In this role, you will work directly with the architecture studio and other engineering disciplines on a variety of project types across the nation. The team is seeking professionals with expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations; extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering systems application, sustainable design and resiliency planning; excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with both internal and external clients to provide high-value performance solutions on projects across the country.

The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Recently, the firm won the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with IIDA Healthcare Design Award.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for HVAC engineering design including: calculating heating and cooling loads, select equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications

• Responsible for plumbing systems design including calculating capacities and loads, laying out piping systems and details, and editing project specifications

• Assist in defining and guiding project sustainability goals and delivering systems designs to achieve them

• Develop work plans and guide staff to deliver project designs according to available budgets

• Participate in team mentoring activities

• Engage in community focused outreach along with fellow leaders

• Participate in design review meetings and workshops

• Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions

• Research design options and document findings for the project team

• Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards

• Coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable

• Assist with project pursuits and fee development (proposal writing, interviews and strategic review of project scope)

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

• 15+ years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on HVAC/plumbing design for healthcare, laboratory, commercial, municipal, institutional and government facilities

• Experience in delivering projects with LEED, Well, Green Globes, or similar sustainable certifications

• Experience with leading teams on multiple projects concurrently

• Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board

• Knowledge in building controls is desired but not required

• Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES and Microsoft Office skills required