Senior Mechanical Engineer, Energy Systems

Ramboll•Charlotte, NC

25d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking experienced candidates to join the Solutions for Industry group in their Charlotte, NC office. As a new senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working across a wide range of mechanical design knowledge areas and have a desired focus area in HVAC design of chemical, power, and/or industrial facilities. The candidate will work alongside other experienced and entry level engineers in an environment where sharing knowledge to develop innovative technically sound designs is considered the key to success. Ramboll offers a strategic approach to energy that considers both the energy demand and supply. Their experience and holistic perspective on energy planning enable them to find innovative solutions that provide long-term benefits to clients, the environment, and society. Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. As a company, they are committed to reducing their environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all employees. They invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or greater.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
10+ years of experience in engineering and design of HVAC systems.
Experience designing large scale hydronic systems.
Working knowledge of fire protection requirements for industrial facilities, including the IFC, NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines.
Desire to work in chemical, power, and industrial market segment.
Desire and ability to work at industrial facilities gathering data for designs (expect <10% travel).
Detail oriented individual.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing design and engineering work in various areas of the mechanical discipline, primarily related to heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), but also including industrial piping, plumbing, central utility plants, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, steam systems, and fire protection.
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to produce final construction drawings and details associated with mechanical engineering projects.
Developing conceptual designs and cost estimates for early stages of the project life cycle.
Creating design drawings utilizing Revit 3D design software.
Assessing and designing building ventilation systems based on requirements for heat removal in industrial spaces and maintaining indoor air quality.
Utilizing building modeling software to determine envelope heat gains/losses for HVAC equipment sizing.
Specifying mechanical equipment.
Designing plumbing and building utility piping systems.
Summarizing engineering results in written reports and/or presentations that are cohesive and of the highest quality.
Visiting job sites as required for projects involving upfit of existing systems (mix of day trips and overnight domestic trips expected).
Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual.
Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.