Senior Mechanical Engineer I

A Senior Mechanical Engineer I will be responsible for performing, directing and supervising all aspects of mechanical engineering, including but not limited to HVAC, hydronic piping, plumbing, and energy studies on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities. 

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing all aspects of mechanical engineering design (specifically HVAC engineering and design) as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work
• Providing oversight and coordination of mechanical engineering projects and the mechanical engineering portion of multi-discipline projects, and working with assigned project managers to meet client’s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that mechanical design details integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the design team
• Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected
• Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of mechanical engineers and designers
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures
• Managing and supervising mechanical engineering support services during the bidding process, i.e., preparing addenda, amendments, open bids, tabulate bids, etc.
• Managing and supervising mechanical engineering construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing record drawings, etc.
• Coordinating with building commissioning services as required
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Managing Principals, Practice Directors, and Senior Management
• Working independently with limited direction, but collaboratively with other engineers and designers
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of mechanical engineering staff
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ’s, and members of the public through all stages of the project
• Actively support Company marketing and business development activities
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships
• Provide technical guidance to mechanical staff
• Assisting Practice Leader in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures
• Representing the Practice Leader when they are unavailable
• Leading staff training sessions
• Providing input to Practice Leader on staff annual performance reviews

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing Project Manager duties as assigned
• Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned.
• Responsible for discipline design and documentation of building mechanical systems.
• Develop discipline design approach and methodology.
• Develop discipline project plan and production methodology.
• Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant mechanical drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
• Design control P&ID’s for monitoring of equipment and sequence of operation for systems
• Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by mechanical engineers and designers assigned to the project.
• Reviewing all drawings produced by technicians assigned to the project.
• Preparing scope and fee proposals for the mechanical portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, mechanical-only projects
• Assist PIC and PM in development of project proposals, budgets & schedules.
• Perform discipline QA/QC reviews on assigned projects.
• Review and approve discipline code analysis.
• Develop discipline specifications.
• Respond to RFI’s, Dr Check comments, etc.
• Visit the construction site to review installation and conformance, including punchlisting
• Back-check discipline QC comments
• Adhere to project budget and schedule.
• May require domestic and foreign travel.

Education, Technology and Experience

• Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Architectural Engineering (Mechanical or HVAC engineering focus)