This position involves designing HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and equipment selection, for various building projects, with responsibilities that include modeling, specifications, site visits, and collaboration with project teams under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Design HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and equipment selection, for building projects.
Assist with plumbing and fire protection system designs as needed.
Calculate heating and cooling loads and develop system layouts using energy modeling software.
Create Revit BIM models of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction documents.
Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract requirements.
Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Participate in meetings with clients, architects, and construction teams to coordinate project details.
Requirements
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required.
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
Experience in designing HVAC systems, including performing calculations of heating and cooling loads, layout and design of ductwork and piping using energy modeling software.
Ability to perform designs of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design, independently for smaller less technical projects under the supervision of a professional engineer for complex projects.
Experience in preparing Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings.
Experience in performing Revit BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems as necessary.
Ability to edit specifications relating to existing or new projects.
Ability to specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
Experience in reviewing shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
Ability to interface effectively with clients and project team members by attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings in conjunction with project budget.
Experience in researching as needed and responding to emergent issues.
Experience in gathering information to respond to RFIs and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
Ability to perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of sites.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to lead or direct activities of staff with less experience as necessary.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks not specified
LEED accreditation preferred
Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus required
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