Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerFounded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables, FL (Miami); Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services.BR+A is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in our St. Louis, MO office. The candidate must be strongly motivated, well organized, and show professional initiative. The ability to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is necessary.The ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of Revit, and their responsibilities will include:Delivering high-quality designs and deliverables on technically challenging projectsManaging projects, writing proposals, maintaining positive client relationshipsPerforming advanced heating and cooling load calculations with Trace or HAPDeveloping sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areasDeveloping equipment room sizes during SD and DD phasesEditing specifications to reflect the project requirementsDeveloping air and water flowsUnderstanding fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for applicationUsing the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC systemMeeting with vendors to determine specification requirements for applicationCoordinating with other disciplines (mepfp, arch, struct, etc) for all HVAC detailsResponding to RFI's for the project and accurately review submittalsUnderstanding work planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the work planUnderstanding the proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents and delivering appropriate documentationModifying sequences of operations for AHU's, CHW, and HW systemsUnderstanding both constant and variable flow systems, and properly applying equipmentMeeting with contractors during the bid phase to review the design detailsPerforming field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projectsEssential Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience in designing Healthcare, Higher Education, or Laboratory projectsExcellent Organizational and Communication skillsPositive attitude, result-driven, and team-orientedProactive and Collaborative team memberProfessional conduct and presentationDetail orientated and deadline-drivenMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringPE License10-20 years of relevant experienceBR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.