Mechanical Engineer - Buildings Government Services

Stantec • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Our Buildings Government Services team is looking for a Mechanical Engineer. You will work under general supervision and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Designer. You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) building systems for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit modeling, preparing design drawings, performing system calculations, ductwork design, piping design, specifying equipment, field survey work, and construction administration.

Requirements

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of mechanical codes, energy codes, NFPA codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (IESVE for HVAC, Trane Trace, and/or HAP).
• Demonstrates technical writing ability to author a discipline specific Basis of Design.
• Development of project job specific discipline specifications independently from a company master specification.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
• Ability to integrate design elements with architects and other building engineers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to take direction, follow process, and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Requires a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and Newforma.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the buildings design industry.
• Professional Engineering license required.

Nice To Haves

• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of design colleagues to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects.
• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer mechanical HVAC systems for a project.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client contact on projects to establish design criteria, review design progress as well as providing support through construction administration.
• Support the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Conduct field surveys of existing conditions of building spaces.
• Prepare field reports and punch lists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior