Senior Mechanical Engineer; AEC Industry

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Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer (AEC Industry)

Location: Louisville, KY

Job :255

# of Openings: 1

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Assigned Service Group

Service Group Director & Director of Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer specialized in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This individual will focus on designing mechanical engineering solutions for new and existing complex plants and systems, high rise design, smoke control systems, hybrid plants and similar complex systems. This role entails leading the design and development of mechanical engineering solutions and intensive coordination efforts with other disciplines.

Much of time is spent mentoring other individuals, in review of engineering drawings, teaching of specific topics in the department, pushing innovative ideas for further design efficiency. This ideal candidate will also have plumbing and fire protection knowledge and familiarity with plumbing and fire protection design.

• 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
• 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 a 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
• 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