Senior Mechanical Engineer

LEAF Engineers is a frontrunner for success in providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering design services. Our engineers focus on system performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. Our work typically consists of large commercial projects, primarily award‑winning K‑12 schools. With an emphasis on teamwork, we go beyond the traditional MEP approach to solve problems and integrate a more holistic style into our processes.

We offer a fast‑paced environment with many opportunities to learn and accelerate your career.

• Design HVAC systems for commercial and educational facilities, including load calculations, air‑unit and chiller equipment selections, ductwork, pump and pipe sizing, and layout.
• Prepare and review QA/QC construction documents and design ideas and solutions.
• Mentor and train other designers, operators, or engineers.
• Develop and modify Revit models of plumbing and HVAC systems and components according to established standards.
• Review Revit modeling techniques in collaboration with the engineering team and project managers.
• Manage the execution of the design for Revit models and AutoCAD documents for multiple projects.
• Oversee equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team.
• Use Revit to manage interferences with other building elements and resolve conflicts with team members.
• Interpret consultant design documents and design the necessary HVAC system.
• Utilize knowledge of design techniques and principles to mentor and train other designers and engineers involved in the production of plans, sections, diagrams, equipment schedules, and drawings.
• Organize detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
• Produce coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, and isometrics for complex HVAC systems.
• Monitor installation of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
• Direct junior staff on HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and sizing.

• Minimum 6 years of work experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering technology degree.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct site inspections and fieldwork, such as climbing ladders and walking on roofs.
• Strong self‑assessment skills and a high level of accuracy.
• PE license (preferred).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Project experience in the K‑12 educational market.
• Expert knowledge of MEP energy compliance calculations and Title‑24 documentation using Energy Pro software.