Senior Building Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Water / Wastewater

Brown and Caldwell•Milwaukee, WI

19d•$95,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Building Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering role takes on more complex projects and leads the development of HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations. The role interprets mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes, as well as NFPA standards relevant to commercial buildings and wastewater treatment facilities. The role includes sizing ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems, and selecting appropriate equipment. The role may draft and model these systems using AutoCAD and Revit software, and develop detailed specifications in Word and Speclink. This position supports work in the Eastern United States. There’s a preference for someone to live near our Philadelphia, Ramsey, NJ or NYC offices. This person can work hybrid from these offices if commutable or can work remote in the Northeast with a willingness to travel as needed into these offices and nearby clients.

Requirements

Adept at interpreting and applying mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes as well as NFPA standards.
Highly proficient in software tools for drafting and modeling HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
Skilled in developing HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler calculations and specifications.
Excellent problem-solving skills for handling routine tasks.
Strong ability to review and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications with other engineering disciplines.
Strong ability to work independently and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience.
Typically certified in BC’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 10+ years of overall experience with a focus in Building Mechanical Engineering Design
Prefer to have already acquired a PE license

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations for different projects.
Interpret mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes and apply them in work.
Understand and interpret NFPA standards and implement them correctly.
Effectively size ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems for optimal functionality.
Utilize relevant software tools to draft and model HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems.
Use software solutions to create detailed specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler equipment.
Review HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications for accuracy and consistency.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.