Sr Mechanical Engineer

Kosmos Corp; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee owned

Job summary

Kosmos Corp in California seeks a Mechanical HVAC Engineer to design and refine HVAC and plumbing systems for aviation, government, and military facilities. You will work with project teams from concept through construction, performing load calculations, energy modeling, and CAD design.

The ideal candidate holds a ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree with 3 years of experience, and FE/PE considered.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree required or related field.
• 3 years mechanical engineering experience required; plumbing/HVAC experience preferred.
• FE exam or PE license preferred.
• Proficient in design reports and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC and plumbing design from conceptual to design completion.
• Lead HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.
• Develop design documents in CAD software (Revit and AutoCAD).
• Review drawings and support field inspections and contract administration.
• Apply UFC/UFGS guidelines and ASHRAE/IMC/IPC standards.

Skills

HVAC load calculations

Energy modeling

CAD design

Analytical thinking

PE/EIT consideration

Project collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

FE exam completed or in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IESVE

Trane Trace

Energy Pro

AFT Fathom

Elite Ductsizer

Job description

Large HVAC design firm has a need for a Mechanical HVAC Engineer in Brea, California. We are an employee owned firm and global offering a plethora of growth opportunities.

The Mechanical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of HVAC and plumbing projects primarily for aviation, government, and military facilities. The Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting HVAC and plumbing plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Perform HVAC and plumbing design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, covering various HVAC and plumbing systems: air-side/duct design, chilled and condenser water, heating hot water, steam, HVAC controls, domestic water, sanitary waste and vent and compressed gases.

• Lead and perform HVAC load calculation and energy modeling calculations and life cycle cost analyses (LCCA) with IESVE or similar software (Trane Trace, Energy Pro, etc).
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects primarily focusing on aviation, government, and military facilities but also including power plants, industrial, life science, and commercial facilities.
• Exhibits understanding of and successfully applies in project planning and design federal design guidelines: Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used HVAC and plumbing engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the HVAC and plumbing engineering services industry: ASHRAE, ASPE, Title 24, IMC, and the IPC.
• Design HVAC and plumbing components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Lead development of design documents in CAD software (Revit and AutoCAD).
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for design projects.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience required. Plumbing and HVAC experience preferred. OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience required. Plumbing and HVAC experience preferred
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) in writing of design reports and design calculations.
• Strong engineering computer skills include AutoCAD, Revit, energy modeling (IESVE and Trane Trace), and hydraulic analysis (AFT Fathom, Elite Ductsizer).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License / Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Large Global AEC firm. Employee owned with dozens of offices worldwide.