Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical systems including 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 in buildings.
• Prepare contract drawings detailing the designed systems.
• Report writing and specification preparation.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, establish their needs, and discuss design issues with them.
• Possess an understanding of plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and fire alarm trades and their associated coordination issues and impacts for MEP trades.
• Manage a small project, work area, or technical skill set, monitor quality of work, and be involved in client liaison.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited 4-year institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in commercial/institutional building projects.
• 5+ years of experience designing HVAC systems for buildings.
• Professional experience with 2D/3D modeling and drafting software, including AutoCAD, and Revit.
• EIT license essential, PE preferred.
• Strong fundamental understanding of NYC and national building codes.
• Knowledge of the Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities (FGI Guidelines).
• Previous Healthcare experience highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Solid analytical, quantitative skills and a demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking.
• Robust initiative and willingness to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in accessible ways, both verbally and in writing.