Mechanical Engineer

NV5•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to plan, administer, and design mechanical HVAC, energy, and plumbing projects. The role involves reviewing work for sound professional judgment and code compliance, performing design and energy calculations, preparing equipment and material specifications, and developing graphical representations of designs. The successful candidate will be familiar with the architectural-engineering design process and specifications that lead to construction documents, and will carry projects from Notice to Proceed through construction documents and construction administration, including participation in project and review meetings. The position includes building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and project objectives, marketing services, writing proposals, winning work, and participating in professional organizations and functions. The engineer will train and mentor early-career professionals and may supervise or coordinate designers and other technical support personnel. Assignments involve a limited number of variables, with supervisory assistance available for unusual problems. Relevant project experience includes commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings; small industrial plants and warehouses; and central chilled water and heating plants. Field work, including equipment identification, is also part of the role. Other duties may be assigned. NV5 provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients across testing, inspection and consulting; infrastructure; utility services; environmental health sciences; buildings and program management; and geospatial technology. The company describes its work as helping clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering experience, with a background in HVAC, plumbing, controls, and energy design.
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing tasks and small projects.
Solid understanding of mechanical design and construction standards.
Demonstrated design experience with commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings; small industrial plants and warehouses; and central chilled water and heating plants.
Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, and energy design codes.
Experience leading a mechanical design team through a project.
NM PE required or obtainable; professional registration in New Mexico required or obtainable.
Valid New Mexico driver's license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Fire protection design experience.
Project management experience.
Licenses in other states.
Fire Protection PE.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and design mechanical HVAC, energy, and plumbing projects.
Review work for sound professional judgment and code compliance.
Establish and maintain client relationships, ensure client satisfaction, and meet client objectives.
Market services, write proposals, win work, and maintain and develop key client relationships.
Participate in client-focused professional organizations and functions.
Train and mentor young professionals.
Perform design and energy calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications.
Prepare graphical representations of designs.
Carry projects from Notice to Proceed through construction documents and construction administration, including participating in project and review meetings.
Perform field work, including identification of equipment.
May supervise or coordinate designers and other technical support personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.