Senior Building Mechanical Engineer; HVAC; Water​/Wastewater

Job Description

The Senior Building Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering role takes on more complex projects and leads the development of HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations. The role interprets mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes, as well as NFPA standards relevant to commercial buildings and wastewater treatment facilities. The role includes sizing ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems, and selecting appropriate equipment. The role may draft and model these systems using AutoCAD and Revit software, and develop detailed specifications in Word and Speclink.

This position supports work in the Eastern United States. This person can work hybrid from any of our offices in the East if commutable or can work remotely in the Eastern US with a willingness to travel as needed into these offices and nearby clients.

• Develop comprehensive HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations for different projects.
• Interpret mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes and apply them in work.
• Understand and interpret NFPA standards and implement them correctly.
• Effectively size ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems for optimal functionality.
• Utilize relevant software tools to draft and model HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Use software solutions to create detailed specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler equipment.
• Review HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

• Adept at interpreting and applying mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes as well as NFPA standards.
• Highly proficient in software tools for drafting and modeling HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
• Skilled in developing HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler calculations and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for handling routine tasks.
• Strong ability to review and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications with other engineering disciplines.
• Strong ability to work independently and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience.
• Typically certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

• Prefer 10+ years of overall experience with a focus in Building Mechanical Engineering Design

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license.

• Prefer to have already acquired a PE license

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The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000
Location C: $114,000 - $155,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for…