Senior Mechanical Engineer; AEC Industry

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Service Group: Assigned Service Group

Reports To: Service Group Director & Director of Mechanical Engineering

The role of a Senior Mechanical Engineer is to provide engineering leadership for technical challenges on projects, to clients, and within the mechanical department. Technical capabilities required of a Senior Mechanical Engineer include all engineering necessary for HVAC plants, systems, hydronic distribution, air side distribution and life safety systems.

• Perform detailed mechanical surveys
• Perform engineering tasks and work with engineers and designers to produce projects in design
• Able to bring multiple project types to completion from design inception to construction closeout
• Review mechanical designs
• Perform Construction Administration including but not limited to site observation reports, punch list, submittals and RFI responses
• Able to troubleshoot complex field mechanical issues
• Research and prepare mechanical engineering reports for feasibility studies, life cycle analysis, and other similar reports

• Understands complex mechanical engineering principals used in design and confidently discuss them with internal and external clients
• Participates in business development activities

• Completes engineering tasks within the project budget
• Completes engineering tasks to meet the project schedule
• Is able to provide feedback to supervisors, project managers, and principals related to project performance
• Address change orders and prepares responses to client
• Capable of estimating required engineering hours to complete tasks and prepare corresponding engineering fees

• There may be direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this position
• Studio directors may assign engineers, associates or co-ops to be under your supervision

• Understands and can apply hydronic piping engineering principals to systems and plants providing condenser water, geothermal, chilled water, hot water, steam, and refrigerant
• Understands and can apply design principals of hydronic systems and plants
• Understands building pressure and stack effect and can engineer systems to address building pressure including life safety systems for hoist way and stairwell pressurization and smoke control
• Creates and understands all aspects of single line diagrams
• Develop engineering sketches or schematics, layouts, details and/or drawings
• Understands and can proficiently reference and apply applicable codes
• Understands and can apply SMACNA standards to all ductwork pressure classes and type
• Able to edit Mechanical specifications
• Perform advanced building, system, and plant level HVAC calculations for complicated systems
• Research and prepare reports for feasibility studies, life cycle cost analysis and other similar reports
• Performs and demonstrates HVAC energy compliance using energy compliance software and provide supporting documentation

• Professional Engineering license is required

Recommended memberships and participation in professional organizations include:

• ASHRAE
• SMACNA

Recommended certifications include but are not limited to:

• LEED AP
• Certified Energy Manager
• Well Building
• ASHRAE Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
• ASHRAE Assessment Professional (BEAP)
• ASHRAE Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
• ASHRAE High Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
• ASHRAE Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)

• 10+ years working in an MEP engineering consulting firm on multiple building types
• 6+ years working as a licensed professional engineer
• Project experience across multiple market segments preferred (Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Civic, Retail)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit

• Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; show pride in work performed; demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintain professional behavior and appearance; exhibit dependability