Senior Engineer , Mechanical DCE

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Engineer, Mechanical is responsible for the complete engineering development and design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection construction documents associated with new buildings and renovations for consulting design projects, design‑build projects, and performance contract projects. The engineer will also mentor and train junior engineers and designers. Working under the direction of the Manager from project conception through construction completion, the Engineer will perform engineering design and drafting, specification writing, cost estimating, system functional evaluations, report writing, field investigations, site visits, HVAC load calculations, hydraulic calculations, and coordination with other trades including electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.

• Lead and manage the design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new and renovated building construction on consulting contracts that will be constructed by the Owner’s contractors.
• Lead and manage the design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for building retrofit construction on design‑build and performance contract projects that will be constructed for the Owner.
• Oversee engineering calculations for equipment and systems sizing for energy efficient design.
• Conduct studies and analyses of mechanical and plumbing systems, documenting conditions, presenting cost‑effective design solutions, and generating reports with recommendations.
• Maintain an understanding of current technical standards for commercial, industrial, and healthcare facilities for energy efficient design.
• Research and stay abreast of applicable technology and code updates.
• Cross‑train office staff with new opportunities and options.
• Work with the Manager to identify and maintain engineering procedures to improve production efficiency and quality of system design, maximizing the Company’s profits while minimizing risks and liabilities.
• Perform job site visits to verify and document existing construction conditions and to observe contractor work.
• Generate proposals for engineering and design‑build projects based on Owner needs.
• Detail engineering efforts in tasks and hours.
• Produce project schedules with tasks and durations.
• Develop detailed cost budgets for build projects.
• Be responsible for and track project cost outcomes, including revenue and gross margin for engineering while maintaining project schedules and deliverables.
• Mentor and train the support staff in conjunction with the Manager.

• Undergraduate (BS) degree in mechanical engineering.
• PE registration as a professional engineer required in one or more states.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical systems design (HVAC, chilled water, hot water, steam) with at least 5 years in healthcare construction.
• Preferred: minimum of 10 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Preferred: minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design‑build projects.
• Preferred: experience in energy analysis to identify, screen, and develop retrofit/energy conservation measures for performance contract and design‑build projects.
• Able to plan and manage the development and production of permit and contract documents for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Able to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of local and national building codes and standards, including Florida Building Codes, NFPA Codes, USBC LEED standards, and ASHRAE 90.1.
• Desirable: building energy use modeling and simulation experience (e.g., eQUEST, HAP, DOE2, Trane Trace, ASHRAE Modified Bin Analysis).
• Experience with overall integration of design engineering, construction, start‑up/turnover, and subsequent operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Engineering, analytical, and technical writing skills with attention to detail.
• Skillful with computer software, including word processing…