Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Salas O'Brien•Richmond, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer/Designer serves to focus on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical design for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, and existing system studies. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, municipal, and institutional facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
LEED accreditation and/or sustainable design experience is a plus but not required.
A minimum of 2–4-year design experience
Knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
An excellent work ethic and attitude
Coordinate work with other disciplines
Provide construction administration services
Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
Must have strong verbal and written communications skills in design and specifications

Responsibilities

Develop HVAC system designs for a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market types
Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trace 700, IES and similar programs
Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
Write/edit project specifications
Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)
Code compliance research
Coordinate work with other disciplines
Provide construction administration services