Mechanical EIT/Engineer

HDR•New York, NY

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types across the region and globally. With a team of experienced staff in specific market sectors such as Healthcare, Science and Technology, Data Centers, Higher Education, Federal, Transportation, Water, and Resources facilities, we provide engineering excellence for our clients. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation. The HDR BES group in New York is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Primary Duties Support the work of the mechanical design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out Is responsible to coordinate workload to complete project assignments and deliverables on schedule Participate in work sessions at project site in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for different applications Ability to perform psychrometric calculations for analyzing and selecting HVAC systems and equipment Develop sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas Develop air and water flow diagrams Coordinate HVAC and/or plumbing system control requirements and intended modes of operation with controls engineers to develop control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines Perform field work and verification of existing conditions where required Provide construction administration support by reviewing mechanical and/or plumbing submittals and answering RFIs Visit project sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Experience designing complex and large-scale healthcare, laboratory, and/or mission critical data center facilities
PE license preferred. Candidates hired without their PE license will be titled “Mechanical EIT” and will be expected to receive their PE for career progression
Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office
Experience using load calculation software, energy modeling software, and manufacturer equipment selection software
Candidates who reside locally are preferred

Responsibilities

Support the work of the mechanical design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out
Is responsible to coordinate workload to complete project assignments and deliverables on schedule
Participate in work sessions at project site in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements
Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for different applications
Ability to perform psychrometric calculations for analyzing and selecting HVAC systems and equipment
Develop sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas
Develop air and water flow diagrams
Coordinate HVAC and/or plumbing system control requirements and intended modes of operation with controls engineers to develop control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation
Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
Perform field work and verification of existing conditions where required
Provide construction administration support by reviewing mechanical and/or plumbing submittals and answering RFIs
Visit project sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports