Sr. Mechanical Designer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to join our Buildings + Places Team in Marlton. At GFT, the Mechanical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for mechanical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Explore some of our signature projects. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Design of building HVAC plumbing, fire protection systems including calculations, layouts, sizing, equipment selections, specifications and coordination. Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams. Deliver projects on time and within client budgets Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines Document work product in REVIT. Construction administration services; on-site construction administration, shop drawing review, request for information response, as well as client meetings and coordination. Perform site visits, surveys/inspections to evaluate existing building mechanical systems.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- A minimum of 2 + years of relevant experience in the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems.
- HVAC design skills including heating and cooling load and equipment performance (pumps, fans, compressors, boilers, chillers) calculation routines and systems’ documentation and familiarity with ASHRAE Guidelines
- Plumbing design skills including water supply and drainage systems piping layouts and familiarity with ASPE Guidelines
- Knowledge of applicable codes.
- General knowledge base for Building Design and Building Services Coordination, mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) systems layout within REVIT. Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows in Mechanical system design.
Responsibilities
- Design of building HVAC plumbing, fire protection systems including calculations, layouts, sizing, equipment selections, specifications and coordination.
- Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
- Deliver projects on time and within client budgets
- Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines
- Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
- Document work product in REVIT.
- Construction administration services; on-site construction administration, shop drawing review, request for information response, as well as client meetings and coordination.
- Perform site visits, surveys/inspections to evaluate existing building mechanical systems.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
