Mechanical Engineer

Harrison Consulting Solutions•Detroit, MI

13d

About The Position

An industry-leading multidisciplinary team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Detroit team. The role involves managing projects and client relationships, preparing proposals, administering project contracts, and planning work within available project hours. The engineer may supervise staff or perform mechanical design work directly, including HVAC calculations and system design, coordination, project documentation, quality reviews, construction-phase support, and field verification for renovation projects. The position also includes client and stakeholder meetings, business development, participation in trade organizations, and preparation or support of presentations.

Requirements

At least 8 years of mechanical design experience in consulting engineering.
Experience designing healthcare, commercial, public-sector, industrial, education, and/or institutional projects.
Ability to work on and manage several project teams concurrently.
Working knowledge of Revit.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and client relationships.
Prepare proposals.
Administer project contracts, including Additional Service Agreements.
Plan work and manage the design process within the hours available in the work plan.
Supervise staff or perform mechanical design work, including preparing appropriate SD-, DD-, and CD-level documentation.
Perform advanced heating and cooling load calculations using Trace or HAP.
Develop air and water flow calculations.
Prepare sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas.
Determine equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases.
Prepare specifications that reflect project requirements.
Modify sequences of operation for AHUs, chilled-water systems, and hot-water systems.
Coordinate HVAC details with other disciplines.
Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for applications.
Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review design details.
Respond to project RFIs and accurately review submittals.
Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
Apply knowledge of constant- and variable-flow systems to select appropriate equipment.
Use fan and pump curves to select equipment for applications.
Use psychrometric charts for HVAC systems.
Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
Conduct business development activities, participate in trade organizations, and prepare or assist with presentations.