Sr. Mechanical Engineer, MEP/Facilities

Job Description

Job Description

As part of a design team, the primary duty of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to perform engineering duties in planning and designing HVAC systems to be used in construction of various structures, systems, or equipment. The candidate shall have experience with supervising and leading a group of employees. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to) :

• Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and
• Assist in the resolution of design problems that may include field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by
• Build a strong network of new and existing clients and manage client relationships and client satisfaction.
• Participate in developing and expanding the team through strategic planning and the development and implementation of the firm's overall business and marketing strategies.
• Draft cost estimates, periodic reports covering construction activities, pay estimates, and data necessary to document acceptability of materials and quantities for final
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications based on actual field
• Assist in the development of technical information to support marketing
• Evaluate contractor's job performance and compliance with construction
• Lead QA/QC efforts for department.
• Mentor and supervise production efforts of junior staff. Provide feedback to Team Manager regarding status of department workload.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, required.
• Proficiency with REVIT, desirable.
• Experience in engineering and design of HVAC systems.
• Experience with plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Experience in providing technical specifications for design projects.
• Construction administration experience.
• Project experience that includes Direct Expansion (DX) equipment and chilled water systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, ductwork design, piping design, and equipment selections.
• Experience in equipment selection including air handling units, fans, VAV terminals, package units, pumps, chillers, and heating.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Proven ability to resolve complex design
• Excellent communication skills with a team-orientated
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six (6) months, required.
• Ability to become licensed in multiple states, preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory skills are preferred.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment. Site visits may occur in an area where extra caution, attention and adherence to additional guidelines may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.

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