Design Associate - Mechanical

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The primary responsibility of the Design Associate is to provide engineering and design solutions as assigned to support project deliverables and schedule. Design Associates work with other design staff to grow in their knowledge in mechanical engineering design concepts and project delivery. Responsibilities include various engineering, design and drafting tasks utilizing the applicable drafting software to accommodate the project schedule.

• Conceptual Design
  • Works with Project Associate or Senior Associate to ensure understanding and compliance with owner’s building program requirements and corporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design.
  • Review applicable codes and standards such as, but not limited to, the International Building Code Council (Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas, Fire), ASHRAE Standards (90.1, 62 and 15) and NFPA.
  • Given the scope of design services, the owner’s building program and facility standards, building code research and relevant industry standards, works with the Project Associate or Senior Associate to establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and, in doing so, provides clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues.
  • Supports Project Associate or Senior Associate and works with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate cost-effective systems/products are utilized in their facility.
  • Supports Project Associate or Senior Associate and works with building owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value engineering options as may be necessary.
• Detailed Design
  • Uses design software proficiently and can incorporate designs into project documents/models.
  • Proficiency in how to establish the building envelope thermal insulation values for the purpose of energy code compliance and cooling/heating load calculations. Proficiency in running energy code compliance software.
  • Working towards proficiency on how to perform cooling/heating load calculations.
  • Acquiring knowledge of how to select and schedule mechanical equipment.
  • Working towards proficiency on how to design, layout and sizing, of air distribution systems and related equipment.
  • Works towards proficiency on how to design, layout and sizing, of heating hot water, chilled water and condenser water systems and related equipment.
  • Works towards proficiency how to design, layout and sizing, of steam and associated condensate systems and related equipment.
  • Works towards proficiency in the development of control drawings, schematic diagrams, points list and sequences of operation.
  • Proficient in the creation of a complete and accurate set of construction documents including cover sheet, floor plans, details and sections, equipment schedules and control drawings.

• Planning, Scheduling and Profitability
  • Compile a complete design package issue (pricing documents, SD, DD, and CD).
  • Works with project’s Project Associate and/or Senior Associate to ensure that the project schedule will be met, and complete documents are provided for each submission.
  • Designs project within provided design budget and tracks additional hours utilized, including when scope is expanded.
• Professional Development
  • Proactively seeks training…