Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible ensuring the project plans and specifications are developed in accordance with the requirements of the project, Airco Standards and operating procedures.  The Mechanical Design Engineer shall report to and act with the close supervision of the Engineering Manager and / or Senior Mechanical Engineers as required by project assignments.

Responsibilities

Project duties include but are not limited to the following :

A.   Primary function consists of preparation of HVAC and / or plumbing design for projects or portions of projects, including the analysis, calculations, research, and layout necessary to develop the design documents.

B.    Read and understand the estimated scope of work for the project.

C.  Attend design kickoff meeting between Estimator, Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer (if applicable), and other applicable construction team members.

D.   Specific design tasks include :

1.    Project setup of AutoCAD or Revit Sheets

2.    Load calculations using Trace 700 software

3.    Equipment sizing and selection with input of Senior Mechanical Engineer

4.    Layout of HVAC and / or Plumbing distribution systems

5.    Title 24 Compliance Documentation

6.    Update architectural backgrounds

E.    Specific design administration tasks include :

1.    Promptly respond to any questions or clarification requests from Project Manager or Foreman.

2.    Provide revised plans and / or specs as necessary, according to project documentation requirements set forth by the architect.

3.    Update project documents for Record Set submittal to the owner as required by the project manager.

4.    Perform site visit with Foreman as necessary for constructability issues and / or design review.

F.    Apply standard practices and techniques in analyzing data and results and recognize practical solutions to basic engineering problems. Always choose the least complex solution to a given problem that meets the requirements of the project.

G.  Coordinate design with other personnel working on same project and other trades involved with the project including the architect, structural engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, etc.

1.    Confirm work outside of project scope is communicated and documented for client coordination

H.   Work in conjunction with project managers and estimators to evaluate and control all project scope changes.

I.     Notify Project Manager of any information that may increase or decrease the project scope of work.

J.    Perform job visits with construction team with the intention of understanding project constructability.

K.   Maintain professional written and verbal communication both inside and outside the company.

L.    May be required to use personal transportation to attend meetings, jobsite visits, training events, or punch list walks on an as needed basis.

M.  Always Represent Airco Mechanical Engineering Department in a professional and competent manner.

N.   Assume additional design responsibilities as directed by supervising Senior Mechanical Engineer or Engineering Manager.

O.  Manage workload and inform Engineering Manager or Project Manager if there is a potential risk of deadline being missed.

P.   Maintain professional appearance in anticipation of attending meetings with architects and engineers without prior notice.

Q.  Track time spent on projects and fill out bi-weekly timecards accurately and promptly.

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited 4-year University

2 years of relevant experience after graduation

Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

EIT preferred