Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Position:Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Fort Thomas, KY

Job :172

# of Openings:1

Lead Mechanical Engineers are responsible for the development of air distribution systems, single line control diagrams, load studies and analysis as well as equipment selection. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, conducting and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion.

• Perform engineering tasks and work with engineers to produce projects in design.
• Assist Construction Administration representatives in reviewing submittals and answering questions from projects in the field.

• Working knowledge of miscellaneous office equipment technology such as phones, copiers, plotters, scanners and computers.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• On time and dependable.
• Keep accurate records of billable time and submits timesheets on time.
• Completes tasks thoroughly and on time.
• Able to delegate information to mechanical designers and co-ops when needed.
• Understand and follows company structure.
• Understands and follows department standards and procedures.
• Understand floor plans, sections, details and complex architectural concepts.
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.
• Proactively communicates any concerns, problems or technical decisions that impact the project.
• Offer solutions and value engineering where required.

• Preparation and modification of mechanical engineering drawings using computer-aided drafting and design systems such as Auto Cad of Revit.
• Participate in company technical training to gain understanding of process and knowledge of field.
• Collaboration on projects to develop a plan for actions required to meet deadlines.

• Typical systems designed at this level are all types of air-side equipment, variable and constant volume air distribution including ductwork routing and sizing and air device selection and sizing.
• Typical systems designed at this level are packaged and terminal equipment sections and air distribution including ductwork routing and sizing and air device selection and sizing.
• Understands and can apply hydronic piping engineering principals and systems including condenser water, geothermal, chilled water, hot water and steam.
• Understands complex mechanical engineering principals used in design.
• Has a good understanding of hydronic systems and plants.
• Understands and can apply design principals of hydronic systems and plants.
• Creates and understands all aspects of a single line diagram.
• Develop engineering sketches or schematics, layouts, details and/or drawings.
• Perform advanced HVAC calculations such as external static pressure, system and zone heat losses and gains and ventilation calculations for complicated systems.
• Understands and can proficiently reference and apply applicable building codes.
• Ability to perform complex energy models and interpret model results.
• Research and prepare reports for feasibility studies, life cycle cost analysis and other similar reports.
• Performs and demonstrates HVAC energy compliance using Com Check, Title 24, Fla Com and other energy compliance software and provides supporting documentation.
• Able to edit…