Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Richmond, Virginia

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Buildings Design Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of building systems.

• Building HVAC system(s)
• Building plumbing system(s)
• Building fire protection system(s)
• Whole building energy modeling
• Building sustainability requirements reporting
• Coordination with other support disciplines and regional offices
• Assistance to project managers in the management of projects
• Follow quality assurance and quality control plans
• Periodic travel to project sites as required

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
• Mentor and train technical staff
• Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction
• Managing project budget and schedule compliance
• Overseeing the mechanical design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• 5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
• Proven experience overseeing mechanical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technically competent in building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Must have strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with AIA Master Spec
• Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

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