Mechanical Engineer

Harrison Consulting Solutions•Detroit, MI

11d

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, developing proposals, administering project contracts, and planning and managing design work within allocated hours. The engineer may supervise staff or perform mechanical design work directly, contribute to quality assurance and quality control, attend project meetings, and support business development and industry engagement. Salary is commensurate with experience. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Requirements

8+ years of mechanical design experience in consulting engineering.
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.
Experience designing healthcare, commercial, public-sector, industrial, education, and/or institutional projects.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and client relationships.
Prepare proposals.
Administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements.
Plan work and manage the design process within the hours allocated in the work plan.
Supervise staff or perform mechanical design tasks, including preparing SD-, DD-, and CD-level documentation appropriate to scope.
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 reflecting project requirements.
Modify sequences of operation for AHUs and chilled-water and hot-water systems.
Coordinate HVAC details with other disciplines.
Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for applications.
Meet with contractors during bidding to review design details.
Respond to project RFIs and review submittals accurately.
Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
Apply knowledge of constant- and variable-flow systems and select equipment appropriately.
Use fan and pump curves to select equipment for applications.
Use psychrometric charts appropriately for HVAC systems.
Review designs prepared by others as part of the company'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.