Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Design

Job Title - Mechanical Engineer

Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Minneapolis, MN | or Muscatine, IA

Job Type – Hybrid

Requisition  - 11202

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with facility design experience to join one of our offices.

This position is for a candidate with 8-15 years of experience performing functions which require the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in performing a sequence of related engineering tasks. You will work as a design engineer or discipline lead depending on the size and complexity of the project with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects.

You must have experience in state or federal building design, university central plants, industrial facilities, mission critical facilities, or related fields. Work is expected to include new building design, existing building retrofits and upgrades (such as HVAC or plumbing systems), industrial/process facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects. The projects will vary in size and location.

The Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for determining the technical approach, validating the design criteria, directing more junior staff, and performing detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation. You will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. Ideally, we would like you to have some experience developing HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, HVAC system selection, and equipment sizing.

Background in Building Information Modeling (BIM), commissioning, energy audits, and utility master plans are a plus. Candidates should have some experience in applying mechanical engineering concepts, application and adherence to national codes, and means and methods for building design and construction.

• Serves as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas. Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and I&C)
• Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through collection and analysis of data
• Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for equipment and material
• Lead and mentor our 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project
• Work with design and equipment sizing software to prepare engineering and design documents
• Perform or assist with occasional field or site visits for observations, data collection, and documentation efforts for clients and/or project needs
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events
• Other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college
• 8+ years of relevant facility design experience
• Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year

• Experience designing HVAC systems, plumbing systems, central utility plants, and mechanical distribution systems
• Experience using Trane Trace, Revit, Pipe-Flo, COMcheck, and/or BLCC software
• LEED AP BD+C credential and/or GBI Guiding Principles Compliance Professional

$107,300 - $139,475 a year (Salary range for CO, IL, or MN locations)

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or gible roles…