Staff Engineer - HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection

Job Description – Mechanical (HVAC) Staff Engineer – Entry Level

Established in 1974, Sidock Group is a full-service, multidisciplinary firm with offices throughout Michigan. Sidock Group, Inc. is a service-based organization whose primary mission is to provide innovative, engineered solutions tailored to our clients' individual needs. To further this mission, we promote long-term client relationships, remain closely involved with our clients and their projects, and assemble qualified, dedicated teams for each project to ensure that our clients receive the services they expect and deserve.

Sidock Group offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) tax-deferred savings plan.

Sidock Group, Inc. has employment opportunities for a Mechanical Staff Engineer in our Novi, MI office. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 0-2 years of proven experience in HVAC design.

• The Mechanical Staff Engineer will work under the supervision and support of the HVAC Engineer Project Leader at the Novi office.
• Technical site engineering for commercial, industrial, governmental, and aviation projects.
• Prepare drawing packages for all stages of projects, from initial concept, studies, site plan, and client approval through permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and hydronic and air distribution system sizing calculations.
• Select equipment compatible with the existing building systems and project needs.
• Review client, local, state, and national code requirements to develop site layouts and meet special requirements.
• Review and incorporate client-specific design standards into projects.
• Review equipment vendor documentation to determine installation and integration requirements.
• Develop design documents for equipment layout, ventilation, piping, and plumbing.
• Work closely with designers, engineers, and project managers to coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines, both within the firm and with partnering consultants, to meet project deliverables.
• Prepare project and equipment specification documents.
• Review RFIs, contractor submittals, and shop drawings.
• Interface with clients as part of the team.
• Conduct site visits for field measurements and inspections.
• Prepare technical reports, project cost estimates, and engineering studies.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (or relevant engineering field).
• HVAC design software experience (load design tools, piping sizing tools, duct sizing tools).
• Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and individually.
• Proficient in Adobe (or Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Already passed the FE exam or is registered to take it within 2 months of application submission.
• On track for Professional Engineer registration.

Salary is $55k-$75k/yr depending on responsibilities and experience.