Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (P.E.)

McKenney's Inc.•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

As a McKenney’s Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work in a team environment designing and developing commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems. You will interface with clients, negotiate project scope, perform technical studies such as due diligence and feasibility reports, and perform load calculations, energy simulations, and equipment selections. You will manage and lead the design process with Existing Building and New Construction business leaders to strengthen and grow turnkey, design/build offers. The goal is to deliver value-driven designs that address identified challenges and result in satisfied customers, repeat business, and continued growth. The position is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment, with periodic visits to active job sites and exposure to conditions characteristic of those sites. There is no or limited exposure to physical risk, and no or limited physical effort is required. McKenney’s emphasizes working safely and building partnerships that empower employees, customers, and business associates to do their jobs safely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Registered Professional Engineer.
At least 7 years of experience in the commercial/industrial HVAC field.
At least 7 years of experience designing and developing mechanical and plumbing system layouts and/or managing projects for these systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional appearance.
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
Ability to take on additional responsibilities and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
Exceptional work ethic and commitment to upholding company values and high standards of conduct.
Basic PC experience in Windows environments and working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, web-enabled applications, and database software.
Self-starter able to work both as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

Ability to explain technical requirements and systems in fundamental terms that non-technical clients can understand.
Understanding of mechanical system and installation costs.
Proficiency with MS Office and a general understanding of AutoCAD.
Experience with Trane Trace 700 or Trace 3D Plus load and energy modeling software.
Mechanical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Develop, negotiate, and maintain engineering scope for projects.
Work with the Operations Team to align construction budgets with engineering scope.
Perform and review detailed load calculations using Trane Trace 700 and Trace 3D Plus, and interpret the results.
Perform life-cycle cost analysis among system alternatives to determine energy impacts and assist in system selection.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Coordinate mechanical requirements with architects and electrical, structural, and civil engineers.
Review and produce written specifications and sequences of operation.
Identify and meet commitments to customers, design and construction team members, and internal customers.
Assist in managing and developing corporate clients, including architects, developers, general contractors, and consulting engineering firms.
Prioritize workload to complete critical-path items on time and consistent with the job schedule.
Develop HVAC documents, including duct sizing and routing, air distribution selection, and pipe sizing and routing.
Develop plumbing documents, including sanitary and vent sizing, domestic cold- and hot-water sizing, and pipe routing.
Perform job-site inspections and prepare field reports.
Organize the work team effectively and personally.
Provide input and technical guidance to Revit designers/drafters and mechanical engineers.