Senior HVAC Engineer

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$112,640 - $182,477

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer with at least 12 years of experience to join its Water - Building Design Services team, based out of its Southern California or Phoenix, Arizona offices. The engineer will lead HVAC design projects, manage client relationships, direct the development of design and construction projects, and participate in project pursuits. The role involves delivering HVAC and mechanical solutions for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities across the Northeast and throughout the United States, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and start-up. The engineer will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff and help ensure safe, efficient delivery within schedule and budget. Responsibilities include HVAC system design, heating and cooling load analyses, equipment and distribution system layouts, procurement packages, cost estimates, schedules, construction documents, and review of project materials. The role also involves applying codes, responding to code review comments, supporting value engineering, and contributing to proposals, presentations, client interviews, technical memoranda, and assessment reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
At least 12 years of HVAC design experience.
California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Strong technical, project management, and leadership experience, including leading teams and overseeing mechanical engineering project work.
Broad understanding of HVAC and related mechanical systems.
Experience with load calculation software such as Carrier HAP or Trane TRACE.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates; applying state and local codes; responding to code review comments; and supporting value engineering.
Strong written and verbal communication and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

12 or more years of specialized HVAC design and construction experience for municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater facilities.
Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection system design.
Knowledge of process mechanical design.
Experience with 3D CAD software.
Membership in ASHRAE or a similar professional organization.
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) certification or related sustainability knowledge.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona.

Responsibilities

Lead HVAC design projects for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities.
Manage clients and direct the development of design and construction projects.
Participate in project pursuits within the market.
Lead projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and start-up.
Design HVAC systems and perform heating and cooling load analyses.
Develop equipment and distribution system layouts, procurement packages, cost estimates, schedules, and construction documents.
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and designers.
Help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates; apply state and local codes and respond to code review comments.
Support value engineering efforts.
Contribute to proposals, presentations, client interviews, technical memoranda, and assessment reports.