Design Specialist - Mechanical

Turner Construction•Nashville, TN

1d•$122,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct Mechanical Systems analysis, provide input and perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk, identify and solve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid-build systems projects as related to mechanical work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from accredited and credentialed degree program in Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as Mechanical Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Professional Mechanical Engineer license required and actively maintain credits for renewal
Design experience on diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with focus on all Mechanical Systems elements, required
Think and write in highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities, required
Mechanical Systems products and costs knowledge and experience U.S. building design codes and material specific standards experience Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience
Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
Design software for design analysis, general collaboration software (e.g. Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp)
Travel required

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews related to Mechanical Systems of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
Evaluate energy model work performed by others for compliance and accuracy.
Evaluate LEED compliance for Mechanical Systems. Perform life cycle cost analysis for Mechanical Systems.
Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables.
Review and assess project documentation, drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings as related to mechanical analysis.
Examine mechanical documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
Propose potential solutions to the design/construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements.
Evaluate and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, mechanical and plumbing subcontractors, engineer of record and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
Collaborate with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural, code-compliance, building envelope and façade, Architectural, MEPS, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.