Mechanical Design Engineer

National Design Build Services•Maryland Heights, MO

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer at National Design Build Services (NDBS) participates in all aspects of the HVAC design/build process, from project conception through detailed design and field coordination. The role delivers project design assignments within schedule and budget parameters while satisfying client contracts, either independently or as part of an engineering team. The engineer works with experienced colleagues to share and develop practical knowledge, and engages in project execution, trade coordination, and document management. NDBS is a mechanical design/build firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, designing and delivering HVAC, refrigeration, and process systems for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. Its work includes food processing, manufacturing, data centers, and refrigerated warehouses. NDBS is part of the Kelso Industries family of MEP+ companies and takes projects from design through fabrication and field installation, using off-site prefabrication partners when beneficial to schedule, quality, and job-site safety. The position is full-time, based in St. Louis, Missouri, or remote within the United States, and requires 20–30% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Related experience in the HVAC/R industry.
Self-motivation and excellent time- and task-management skills.
Ability to work to deadlines, multitask, and manage changing priorities.
Ability to interact effectively with others in a team environment.
Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare design.

Responsibilities

Perform load calculations for projects.
Design and plan layouts for equipment, duct systems, and piping systems.
Develop HVAC designs from initial concept through construction drawings using Revit.
Perform application engineering, including sequence of operations, load calculations, psychrometrics, and refrigeration.
Participate in field engineering, assisting with project execution, trade coordination, and document management.
Understand applicable code requirements.
Conduct internal project turnover meetings to identify scope, risks, resource requirements, communications, schedule, and budgets.
Collaborate with preconstruction to ensure the project bid scope is developed into design documents.
Collaborate with operations to establish a shared understanding of project scope and execution.
Drive quality control through on-site project visits and creation of punch lists.
Adhere to NDBS core values: Safety, We Answer Our Phones, Always Innovating, Collaborative Partnerships, Reputation, and Entrepreneurship.