Mechanical Design Engineer, EPC

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer at Redwood Materials is responsible for designing, reviewing, and managing mechanical and plumbing systems for industrial projects focused on battery recycling and materials production, ensuring code compliance and supporting construction and commissioning activities.

• Serve as Mechanical Engineer of Record on projects, ensuring mechanical and plumbing system design compliance and quality.
• Design and specify mechanical and plumbing systems including HVAC, process heating/cooling, humidifiers, abatement systems, dust collectors, and pumps.
• Review conceptual designs, identify technical and financial risks, and develop project workflows and standards.
• Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities, providing technical support and issue resolution.
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop equipment arrangements, P&IDs, isometrics, and material takeoffs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record with ability to apply for NV and SC.
• 7 years of work experience in HVAC and Plumbing Fire Protection (FP) design.
• Expert familiarity with ICC including International Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, SMACNA duct construction standards, ACGIH Ventilation Practices and ASHRAE.
• Working knowledge of designing equipment types including condenser fluid heat rejection systems, chillers, boilers, air handling units, air and water source heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps.
• Ability to review conceptual designs from developing Engineers and identify technical and financial risks.
• Ability to ensure mechanical engineering deliverables comply with code and maintain high quality standards.
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and AutoCAD for designing and creating construction specifications.
• Experience sourcing and specifying mechanical equipment and executing RFP processes.
• Strong experience with engineering software packages such as Pipe-Flo or other hydraulic modeling applications, Caesar II, Aspen Tech applications, Applied Flow Technology applications, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure consistent design quality.
• Ability to participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities, serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience