Mechanical Buildings Engineer - Federal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will give you the opportunity to ensure project compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will assist in the production of HVAC and plumbing system deliverables (Specifications, drawings, calculations, and basis of design documents) for new buildings as well as for renovation and additions to existing facilities. You will actively coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and contractors on projects. You will oversee the creation and analysis of project energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis utilizing Trace 3D and BLCC. You will oversee the creation of 2D drawings (such as P&IDS, control diagrams, and notes) in REVIT. You will perform construction period services (review of submits, responses to RFI’s etc).

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
Knowledge of building mechanical codes and ability to perform accurate load calculations.
Intermediate HVAC / Plumbing design capability in industrial, commercial, central plants, boilers, chillers and other related markets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Federal industry experience
European, General MILCON, or Civil Works project experience
Building Controls Systems Design /Building Automation
CFD modeling
Engineer in training (EIT) preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Assist in the production of HVAC and plumbing system deliverables (Specifications, drawings, calculations, and basis of design documents) for new buildings as well as for renovation and additions to existing facilities.
Actively coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and contractor on projects.
Oversee the creation and analysis of project energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis utilizing Trace 3D and BLCC.
Oversee creation of 2D drawings (such as P&IDS, control diagrams, and notes) in REVIT.
Perform construction period services (review of submits, responses to RFI’s etc).
Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.