Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the project plans and specifications are developed in accordance with the requirements of the project, Airco Mechanical Standards and operating procedures. The Senior Mechanical Engineer shall report to and act with the close supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

Project duties include but 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 (if applicable), and construction team if applicable.

D.   Specific design tasks include :

1.    Comprehensive knowledge of project requirements

2.    Lead Airco Mechanical project design team

3.    Equipment sizing and selection

4.    Layout of HVAC and / or Plumbing distribution systems

5.    Review of Title 24 Compliance Documentation

6.    Direct Mechanical Design Engineers on projects or portions of projects they are assisting with.

7.    Meet all deadlines or communicate immediately at the onset what the realistic project timeline should be.

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.    Complete periodic site visits to confirm design implementation.

4.    Develop ideas and strategies for how to construct systems more efficiently.

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 the same project and other trades involved with the project including the architect, structural engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, etc.

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

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

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

K.   Will be required to use personal transportation to attend meetings, jobsite visits, training events, or punch list walks on as-needed basis with minimal prior notification.

L.    Represent Airco Mechanical and the Engineering Department in a professional, competent manner at all times.

M.  Assume additional design responsibilities as directed by Engineering Manager.

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

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

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

Q.  Continually develop and expand knowledge of HVAC & Plumbing systems and concepts and how to apply them. Plan to attend periodic training sessions and events.

R.   Provide support, guidance and direction to mechanical design engineers. Explore opportunities to teach new concepts and applications.

S.    Attend periodic networking events and build relationships.

T.    Delegate design task to mechanical design engineers that include the following but not limited to :

1.    Load calculations

2.    Title 24 documentation

3.    Equipment selection

4.    Layout and drafting

Qualifications

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

7 years of relevant experience after graduation

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

California P.E. License preferred