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Senior Mechanical Engineer

FTS, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - MEP Design

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A well-established engineering design firm is adding a senior mechanical engineer to its MEP practice. The role covers ground-up design/build work as well as renovation and system upgrades across an existing building portfolio, with a mix of technical production and oversight of junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Own mechanical design on assigned projects from concept through construction administration
  • Run load calculations, equipment selection and sizing, pressure drop and hydraulic analysis
  • Produce drawings, specifications, and design documentation across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection scopes
  • Serve as a technical resource on difficult design problems - evaluating options and landing on the most constructible, cost-effective solution
  • Review the work of junior engineers and designers; provide direction, redlines, and mentorship
  • Respond to contractor questions and field issues during construction, including written technical responses

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
  • 6+ years xhyhwjd of MEP design experience in a consulting or design-build environment
  • PE license, or actively pursuing
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression system design and operation
  • Comfortable reading and marking up mechanical and plumbing plan sets
  • CAD proficiency; Revit experience a plus
  • Clear communicator in writing and in front of clients
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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