Mechanical Engineer Senior Specialist
Salary: 125,000-150,000
This position comes at a firm with a completely remote work environment. They are an innovative industry leader in consulting and design engineering, primarily focused on Data Center and Commercial projects. This role will provide candidates with the opportunity to collaborate with staff and oversee the full cycle of mechanical design of the projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead Mechanical Engineering Design Activities (50%)
- Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
- Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical design
- Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for mechanical systems and use this information to size pumps, piping and other system components
- Independently perform and analyze load calculations
- Independently perform and analyze energy simulation
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Prepare book or sheet specifications
- Develop and / or review HVAC controls sequence of operations
- Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget
- Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
- Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
- Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships
- May direct interns / other engineering and technical staff
Lead Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
- Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design and construction documents
Lead Construction Activities (25%)
- May lead or work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review and respond to RFIs
- Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents
Reporting (10%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
- Knowledge of designing most airside and hydronic mechanical systems
- Knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical systems
- Knowledge of DDC controls and monitoring for HVAC systems
- Knowledge of fire alarm / protection system devices
- Knowledge of electrical systems related to HVAC systems
- Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in performing and analyzing load and ventilation calculations
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to select all HVAC equipment types
- Ability to create hydronic flow diagrams and specify piping accessories
- Ability to review and select DDC controls monitoring and fire alarm / protection system devices & points lists
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
