Mechanical Engineer II

A Mechanical Engineer II will be responsible for assisting in the design, engineering, analysis, equipment selection, and system layout of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related mechanical building systems for Commercial and Government facilities.General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Performing various aspects of mechanical engineering design as directed by more experienced engineers or designers, including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analysis, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout for building design, upgrades, and retrofits.Meeting with clientsCoordinating and communicating with design team members to ensure that mechanical design details integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the design team.Complying with the firm's quality control policies and proceduresLearning and implementing department and company standards.Developing design and analysis skillsPreparing project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents.Providing support services during the bidding process, i.e., preparing addenda, amendments, open bids, tabulate bids, etc.Providing construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering requests for information, reviewing shop drawings, preparing record drawings, etc.Coordinating with building commissioning professionals as requiredParticipating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team membersWorking with, responding to, and taking direction from senior engineers, project managers, managing principals, and operations directors.Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Perform Engineer or Senior Engineer tasks as directed.Responsible for document organization and clarityResponsible for discipline drawing coordinationAssisting with preparation of fee proposals for mechanical design work as directedDrafting of marked-up plans, partial plans, sections, details.Completing sections and details produced to a schematic-level of completion by the Engineer.Creating schematic-level plans and details for projects of moderate to high complexityDeveloping an accurate, three-dimensional model of the mechanical systems with the necessary level of detail using the required Building Information Modeling (BIM) software package, when BIM is a project requirement.Develop design options for resolution of system conflicts.Assist with building systems calculations and LEED templates.Participate in building system selections.Participate in building code analysis process.Participate in development of discipline specifications.Coordinating work product with other disciplinesAdhere to project schedule and budget.Education, Technology, and ExperienceMust have graduated from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering TechnologyArchitectural Engineering (Mechanical engineering focus)Architectural Engineering Technology (Mechanical engineering focus)Completed course work should include Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Dynamics core courses.EIT Certification is required.Pursuing Professional Engineer licensure (PE) within 48 months of being hired.Understanding sustainable design principles and design practices and pursuing LEED AP accreditation is desirable.Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation processActive membership in NSPE, ASHRAE, ASPE or other related professional organizations is desirable.Ability to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management.Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of REVIT modeling software.Up to 7 years of specific, post-graduation, mechanical engineering experience that includes experience with designing HVAC systems, including designing and sizing ductwork distribution and piping systems and equipment sizing, development of construction documents (drawings and specifications), coordination with other design team members, and experience in responding to construction phase queries and submittals. Three or more years of experience following graduation is preferred.Experience and a working knowledge of applicable building codes and standards.Additional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.Ability to makeeffective presentations to a variety of groups.Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.Have a can-do attitudewith a desire toprovide outstanding professional services.Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole.Workplace FlexibilityWe have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues.We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set established between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.Physical RequirementsWork is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Justice, Equity, Diversity & InclusionTogether we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge, to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)