Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is a privately owned mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and information technology (MEP/FP/IT) consulting engineering company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska with several strategic regional offices across the United States. Our work centers on the production of construction documents, primarily in the commercial and institutional sectors of the Architectural Engineering industry. Projects include retail, restaurant, office, mixed use, warehouse, multi-family residential, educational, and healthcare facilities throughout the United States.

We are growing and have an opening for a Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer to join our team. The position is a full-time (salary) position and is located in the Omaha office.

You will work on a team consisting of a project manager, an electrical designer, a mechanical (HVAC) engineer, and mechanical (HVAC) designer, and a plumbing designer. 

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of superior quality mechanical construction documents including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings in retail, restaurant, office, multifamily residential, and institutional market sectors
• Design HVAC and plumbing systems including all associated equipment, ductwork, piping, and specifications.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, ductwork, pipe sizing, and any other calculations required to support the mechanical design
• Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all building systems
• Close coordination with the client and the entire design team, including owners, architects, contractors, members of other disciplines, and internal support staff to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained
• Work closely with equipment vendors and manufacturers’ representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment
• Play an active role in project meetings with clients and colleagues
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with an Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering with a focus in HVAC or plumbing systems
• Five or more years of mechanical design experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Capable of grasping and retaining mechanical design principles and working independently
• Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Two or more years of AutoCAD experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous mechanical design experience with an MEP engineering consultant
• Possess or have desire to obtain Engineer-Intern (EI) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in Mechanical Engineering
• One or more years of Revit experience
• HVAC load calculation experience with Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP) or Trane Air Conditioning Economics (TRACE) program
• Proficiency in applying requirements of applicable mechanical, plumbing, building, and energy codes
• In possession of or eligible to obtain LEED BD+C credentials
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work hours.
• Voluntary health insurance with generous company contribution towards premiums.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, accident (off the job), and critical illness insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid $50,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional, Roth, or combination) with company profit sharing component for employees 21 years of age or older.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Paid overtime (straight hourly wage) when overtime is authorized.
• Nine total days of paid holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve afternoon, New Year’s Day).
• Paid vacation (accrual commensurate with tenure).
• Paid sick time (5 days per year after 120-day introductory period).
• Paid funeral leave and jury duty leave.
• Quarterly performance bonus plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Education assistance for qualifying preapproved coursework.
• Monthly internal events/parties.

Ideal candidate will possess knowledge in the MEP/FP Engineering industry, as well as familiarity with the latest National CAD/BIM standards. The candidate must be driven to be exceptional and to perform at a high level upon joining our culture of excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.