Engineer – Building Mechanical HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection

AFRY • Appleton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AFRY’s Building Systems Mechanical Engineers design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new facilities and upgrades to existing mechanical systems. The work includes site investigations, engineering, and supervising modeling and drawing production for front-end planning and detailed engineering on multidisciplinary projects.

As part of multidisciplinary project teams, the engineer works with senior engineers and designers to develop building systems designs, make recommendations and decisions, and ensure the quality and completion of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation. The role requires an in-office presence and includes project work from conceptual planning and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and commissioning-related stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or mechanical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in building mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of applicable HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection codes and standards, including IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, ASHRAE, and ASPE.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for communicating with clients, contractors, and employees virtually and in person.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Ability to establish work priorities and deadlines while balancing multiple projects.
• Adaptability, problem-solving ability, and capacity to work under tight deadlines and learn and apply new technologies with minimal support.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential clients, recognize their needs, and respond accordingly.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer, or able to obtain licensure within one year of employment.
• Must have the right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with facility insurance carrier requirements, including FM Global, is a major benefit.
• Preferred software knowledge includes Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Desired personal attributes include a strong work ethic, analytical skills, adaptability, leadership, sound judgment, teamwork and cooperation, communication skills, and a desire to educate and train.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work on small and large projects with little oversight, managing assigned staff’s production for quality, budget, and schedule across project stages.
• Assist with proposals and marketing materials by defining and writing up project scopes and activities from past projects.
• Establish project scope, building systems budgets, and design approach.
• Meet with client personnel to support preliminary planning and identify design concepts.
• Work with clients and professional counterparts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with or exceeding client expectations.
• Design building mechanical systems and components for industrial facilities in accordance with AFRY quality standards, recognized codes, and client requirements.
• Perform building systems engineering, detailing, analysis, and design, and write technical and study reports.
• Plan, design, or review plans in coordination with structural, process, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Lead and mentor subordinate staff.
• Visit project sites to develop client relationships, collect design data, and observe construction progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident and critical illness coverage.
• Identity theft protection.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Competitive, performance-oriented compensation.
• Various forms of flexibility to help integrate professional commitments with life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level