Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

Parsons•Atlantic City, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC to join their Federal Solutions team, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5). This role involves preparing design documents for heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and plumbing systems for various FAA facilities and navigational aid sites across the nation. The T5 contract is a significant undertaking, supporting the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan, NextGen Program, national security, and aviation safety initiatives. The work is performed across all nine FAA regions, as well as key technical centers. The team is substantial, with an average staff of 500 and a peak staff over 650, supplemented by subcontractors for construction. This position is based on-site at the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Requirements

Must be familiar with BlueBeam Revu, Autodesk Revit, and MS office applications.
Must be familiar with HVAC load calculations/design, plumbing calculations/design and general commercial building code and guideline requirements as it pertains to ASHRAE, NFPA, and ICC.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently to meet design deliverable deadlines with limited or no supervision.
Must be able to collaborate and work in a team setting remotely through a PC as well as in office.
Must be flexible and able to work on multiple projects ranging from small facility remodels to larger new build or remodel projects.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 8+ years of related work experience.
Must be able to pass government background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit software is preferred but not required.
Experience in SpecsIntact specification writing software is preferred but not required.
Professional Engineer registration may be required.
Experience in renovations of older mechanical systems and controls is a plus.
Comprehension of building and design regulations and working in codes and standards across multiple jurisdictions and AHJs including but not limited to government agency design guides and standards, ASHRAE, NFPA, ICC, and Uniform Codes.
Familiarity with Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley Projectwise, and Mircrostation is preferred.
Familiarity with the various types of HVAC systems and design (air and water cooled systems, boilers, piping, RTU, VAV, CRAC, etc.).

Responsibilities

Conduct site survey assessments and create reports with recommendations for facility and site improvements.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and computer-generated design drawings.
Experience estimating design hours for the mechanical discipline.
Attend meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed.
Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.
Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
Confer with other engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Research and analyze customer design proposals specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, apply knowledge of engineering principles.
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.