A senior mechanical engineer responsible for designing and overseeing plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for large-scale buildings, providing technical leadership, modeling with Revit BIM, coordinating with clients and teams, and ensuring project quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems in large-scale buildings
Work independently across all Mechanical disciplines with minimal guidance
Assist with HVAC system designs as needed
Oversee, guide, mentor, and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team
Review and accept shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents
Prepare Revit BIM models of construction drawings for plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems
Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and pumping equipment
Interface with clients and project team members, including attending meetings and managing project budgets
Participate or lead value engineering sessions with architectural and engineering teams
Conduct staff development activities including work planning, scheduling, and budget management
Respond to RFIs and review change orders during construction document preparation
Represent the company in project activities, business development, and marketing efforts
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of related experience in mechanical engineering or design roles.
Ability to perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for large-scale buildings.
Ability to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.
Experience in preparing Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings.
Experience in performing Revit BIM modeling of HVAC systems as necessary.
Experience specifying equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, water softeners, and pumping equipment.
Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes.
Experience reviewing and accepting shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
Ability to interface effectively with clients and members of the design team, including attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding of project budget.
Experience participating or leading value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering teams.
Ability to respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
Experience in conducting staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
Experience representing the company in project activities, directing project team members, and participating in business development and marketing activities.
Proficiency in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus.
Possession of LEED accreditation (preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
Must be a fully qualified professional capable of performing work with a high degree of latitude.
Must be able to critically think and be highly analytical.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks not specified
Opportunities for staff development activities
Participation in value engineering sessions
Engagement in business development and marketing activities
Equal opportunity employment and diversity initiatives
Mandatory compliance and internal policies training
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