Sr. Mechanical Engineer; MEP-Design-Build

Overview

Job Title:

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (MEP – Design-Build)

Location:

Metairie, LA

Pontchartrain MEP, LLC is a full-service MEP design-build firm delivering integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions for commercial and industrial projects. Our collaborative approach bridges design and construction to deliver efficient, buildable, and cost-effective systems.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design effort on MEP design-build projects. This role is responsible for technical excellence, coordination, and leadership of the mechanical design team from concept through construction, working closely with project management and field leadership.

• Oversee the design of HVAC, plumbing & fire protection systems in commercial building.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and system sizing for HVAC, plumbing, & Fire Protection systems.
• Write specifications for HVAC, plumbing, & Fire protections systems.
• Assign tasks, review work, and mentor junior engineers and designers
• Serve as the primary mechanical point of contact for internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural disciplines
• Support estimating, budgeting, and value-engineering efforts in a design-build environment
• Ensure designs are code-compliant, energy-efficient, and constructible
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project planning sessions
• Review and respond to submittals, RFIs, and construction issues
• Support commissioning and project closeout activities as needed
• Help guide engineering department in meet their future departmental goals.

• Help implement Trimble’s Sysque & Smart Tools product to make LOD 400 models.
• Help implement Trimble’s Connect2
  
  Fab product to create advanced work-packages that can be status tracked by field team outside of revit.
• Help implement Trimble’s Project Sight & Connect software to assist field team with access to drawings & models.
• Help create workflows in revit to accomplish the following:
  • Perform HVAC Load Calculations in Revit environment
  • Create rule based workflows to automatically size pipe and ductwork.
  • Automatic scheduling & product counts in revit environment.
• 4D Modeling using Trimble Connect & Microsoft Planner
• 5D Modeling using Trimble Connect – Microsoft Planner – Supplier Exchange
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for all processes for engineering & fabrication workflows which include:
  • Submittal Review Process
  • Engineering Fee process
  • Job Set-up Process in Revit
  • Update sheet naming guidelines
  • Create layout drawing & point file guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in MEP mechanical design (design-build experience strongly preferred)
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering and design teams
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, building codes, and industry standards (ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, local codes)
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks (BIM coordination experience preferred)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification
• Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, or mission-critical facilities
• Experience working closely with construction teams and field personnel
• Familiarity with fast-track and design-assist project delivery