Design Engineer, HVAC (GA)

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a multi-discipline building system consulting firm with a 30+ year track record in designing complex, high-performance buildings. Founded in 1991, AHA has offices in Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA. They offer expertise in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) design, Technology Design, Energy & Sustainability Consulting, Commissioning, BIM/VDC, Advisory Services, Arc Flash and Coordination Studies, and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling. AHA specializes in Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets. The company is committed to its team members' professional growth and well-being, offering a benefits package, training programs, and a supportive office culture. They encourage continued personal and professional development through industry involvement and internal programs like AHA University. AHA also offers competitive salaries, PTO, health and retirement benefits, is a partial ESOP company, and provides a Path to Partnership opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree (BSME or BSMET) or equivalent technical training/certification
Two years’ experience at MEP firm with fundamental knowledge of mechanical system design
Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes
Fundamental knowledge of mechanical concepts
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
High degree of analytical skill and ability
Possess general understanding of applicable building codes, consults with engineer regarding building code requirements
Knowledge of mechanical HVAC systems concepts and design
Proficiency in Revit / AutoCAD
Proficiency with industry software such as Trane Trace, Carrier HAP and other HVAC modeling tools

Nice To Haves

Three to seven years’ experience in engineering environment or equivalent field of operation
Engineer-in-training (EIT) or ability to obtain
Proficient in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office Teams

Responsibilities

Design mechanical / HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and layout of devices
Participate, promote, and develop company design production standards
Make calculations using engineering formulas such as heating and cooling loads and equipment sizing
Consulting with Lead Engineer, prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems
Research equipment selection from catalogs, under direction of Lead Engineer
Handle multiple projects with efficiency and accuracy
Receive and follow through with specific or technical instructions
Participating in and contributing to a team effort, exchanging ideas and recommending improvements
Attend client meetings, as necessary
Visit sites to perform inspections, as required (15% local travel)