Sr Mechanical Engineer HVAC

aptim; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

APTIM seeks senior-level mechanical engineers to join our team serving Government and Commercial programs. You will lead HVAC design and analysis across projects, applying ASHRAE/SMACNA/ACGIH standards and using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation.

Travel to site locations and client meetings support ongoing work and professional development. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of related experience, strong software skills, and willingness

Qualifications

• Requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years related experience.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and engineering software.
• Travel willingness for infrequent field assignments.
• Construction experience and certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to planning, design, and commissioning phases.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, duct sizing, and equipment sizing.
• Support field teams with engineering guidance and site meetings.
• Ensure conformance to codes, standards, and company policies.
• Lead or supervise lower-level personnel and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to project design basis and preparation of specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC

ASHRAE

SMACNA & ACGIH codes

Trane Trace or Carrier HAP

Duct sizing & pressure drop

HVAC equipment sizing

AHU/DX units/Chillers/Boilers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

Job description

APTIM is seeking senior-level engineers to join our team of engineering professionals serving our Government and Commercial programs.

APTIM is a leading provider in integrated, comprehensive services in a variety of markets and industry. We offer consulting, engineering, construction, scientific program and project management services to meet the customer needs in environmental and infrastructure markets. Our highly skilled multi-discipline teams of professionals are strategically located throughout the United States and abroad to efficiently provide safe and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by government, public institutions, and commercial clients.

Engineers will apply critical thinking skills to initial planning, procurement support, plan development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers and actively look for the best way to support our varied Government and commercial clients. Engineers will often work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform other duties as required. This position will require prior knowledge of the engineering and construction industry. Understanding of corporate mechanisms such as scopes of work, construction safety protocols, and experience in a professional work environment. This position immediately offers opportunities for continuous growth while solving problems in the engineering and construction industry. Engineers typically serve the projects in both the field (domestic and international assignments) and the office, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• A seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of mechanical engineering resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Experience in HVAC, ASHRAE, SMACNA & ACGIH Codes
• Building Load Calculation Software Trane Trace or Carrier HAP experience
• Duct sizing and pressure drop calculations.
• HVAC Equipment sizing and specifications, AHU's, DX Units, Chillers, Pumping systems, Cooling Towers, Boilers and Heat exchangers.
• Broad application of principles, theories and concepts in HVAC and mechanical engineering, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Work with young engineering team members providing oversight and training.
• Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• May perform in project leadership role and/or may supervise the activities of lower level personnel
• Contributes to a team environment. Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues.
• Break complex technical tasks into manageable subtasks.
• Travel to site locations to provide engineering support, meetings with clients, and meetings at other company offices to support engineering efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years related experience.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and technical engineering software, some CADD experience (AutoCAD, REVIT and/or MicroStation) along with good verbal and writing skills.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.
• Mechanical, plumbing experience is a plus.
• Nuclear experience is a plus.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Construction experience and certifications a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background check to gain access to government facilities.
• PE is a requirement.
• Certified Energy Manager is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team setting.
• Willingness to work across Engineering disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k)APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.