Senior Engineer - Mechanical

In this role, you will be responsible for assigned projects including engineering, design, coordination, client communications, and associated construction administration. Your responsibilities include performance of or oversight of engineering calculations, systems and equipment selection, mechanical and plumbing systems design and drafting, supervision of the mechanical and plumbing engineers and designers assigned to the project, project design budget management, and project schedule management.

• Application of Knowledge of Building Systems (Conceptual Design)
  • Ensures understanding and compliance with the owner’s building program requirements and facility or corporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design
  • Confirms and reviews 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, establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications, and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues
  • Works with building/facility owners to ensure that the appropriate cost‑effective systems/products are utilized in their facility
  • Works with the building owner and construction management team to validate construction costs and provide value engineering options as may be necessary
• Design
  • Assist in the establishment of the building envelope thermal insulation values for the purpose of energy code compliance and cooling/heating load calculations
  • Performs and documents engineering calculations related to mechanical and plumbing systems for the purpose of selecting code‑compliant systems and equipment
  • Performs systems and equipment selections
  • Performs layout and sizing of systems and equipment
  • Drafts or oversees the drafting of the mechanical and plumbing systems and in doing so establishes the appropriate level of drawing detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of design and construction cost
  • Schedules mechanical and plumbing equipment with the appropriate accessories and remarks
  • Develops the necessary control drawings (schematics, points list, and sequence of operation) to ensure adequate environmental temperature and humidity control or system and equipment performance
  • Ensures that there are complete and accurate specifications
• Construction Support
  • Problem‑solving for field oversights
  • Shop drawing/Submittal review
  • Field inspections and reports
  • Photograph review
  • RFI
• Project Management (Design)
  • Supervise the staff assigned to the projects
  • Ensuring staff utilization
  • Overseeing the work performed by the assigned staff
  • Prepares design man‑hour estimates for assigned projects
• Profitability
  • Designs project within the provided design budget and negotiate additional design fees when the scope is expanded.
• Planning/Scheduling
  • Provides direction for what is to be included in the design package issue (pricing documents, SD, DD, and CD).
  • Works with projects PDP/Project Engineer to ensure that the project schedule will be met and complete documents provided for each submission
• Professional Development
  • Maintains required licensing CEU.
  • Proactively attempts to receive in‑house/out‑of‑house training to maintain design skills
• Leadership
  • Manages assigned staff on the projects
  • Provides mentoring of assigned staff

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 8+ years of experience in a relevant field

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects
• Ability to lead a team of junior engineers and designers assigned to project
• Proven ability to design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, and government projects

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

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