Intermediate Mechanical Engineer | Healthcare projects (New York)

Title:

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer | Healthcare projects

Client :

For over sixty years, our client has provided essential engineering services for many of the great public and private building projects of our time, ranging from high-rise office towers and corporate headquarters to universities and libraries, hospitals, airports, and the public sector. It is their dedication and vision coupled with their technical capabilities that bring together so many owners, architects, developers, and facilities managers, who rely upon them to help their projects succeed.

Job Description:

Immediate need for a Mechanical Engineer with proven interest in building design. Working closely with clients, the team focuses on building solutions for hospitals, medical clinics, outpatient centers, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical systems including HVAC (heating, cooling, heat rejection, air and water distribution, ventilation), air-conditioning, building automation, and controls.
• Perform system design calculations, load calculations, and some energy modeling.
• Select equipment for use in building systems.
• Incorporate sustainable design methods.
• Prepare contract drawings detailing the designed systems.
• Specification preparation.
• Coordinate work with other engineers of other disciplines and architects.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients.
• Possess an understanding of plumbing, fire protection, and fire alarm trades, and their associated coordination issues and their impact on the MEP trades.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years or more of professional experience in designing HVAC systems in commercial and institutional building projects.
• 5+ years of experience designing HVAC systems for buildings.
• Professional experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong understanding of NYC and national building codes.
• Knowledge of the Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities (FGI Guidelines).
• Solid analytical and quantitative skills.
• Robust initiative and willingness to succeed.
• Ability to multitask with multiple projects to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prefer an EIT license but not required.
• Prefer previous healthcare experience but not required.

Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineering.