Senior HVAC Engineer

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer with 12 or more years of experience to join its Water - Building Design Services team in its Southern California or Phoenix, Arizona offices. The role involves leading HVAC and mechanical design projects for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities, managing clients, directing design and construction project development, contributing to project pursuits, and mentoring junior staff. The engineer will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to lead projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and start-up. Projects are supported by Arcadis’s nationally recognized technical staff.

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.
  • Experience with proposals, presentations, client interviews, technical memoranda, and assessment reports.

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 and mechanical projects for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities.
  • Manage client relationships and direct the development of design and construction projects.
  • Lead projects from initial 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 mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Participate in project pursuits within the market.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays
  • 20 days of PTO accrued per year
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