Mechanical Engineer
Actalent · Rochester, NY · 3 days ago
HybridEngineering$40.86–$57.69/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Design HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic systems, for building and industrial applications.
- Perform load calculations to size and evaluate HVAC systems and components.
- Size mechanical equipment, ductwork, and piping to meet project performance and code requirements.
- Select mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, air handling units (AHUs), variable air volume (VAV) systems, heat pumps, and related components.
- Coverge design activities with electrical, structural, architectural, and commissioning teams to produce integrated construction documents.
- Review designs for code compliance and adherence to applicable standards and guidelines.
- Stamp drawings when licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Interface directly with clients and project managers to understand project requirements, present design solutions, and address technical questions.
- Mentor designers and junior engineers by providing technical guidance and reviewing their work.
- Cooordinate with other engineering disciplines to produce final construction drawings and details for mechanical engineering projects.
- Create design drawings using Revit 3D design software and other relevant design tools.
- Conduct or participate in investigative energy assessments to identify energy and cost savings measures.
- Conduct spreadsheet analyses to evaluate the energy and cost savings of proposed energy conservation measures (ECMs).
- Specify mechanical equipment and prepare detailed equipment schedules and documentation.
- Design plumbing and building utility piping systems to support facility operations.
- Summarize engineering results in written reports and presentations that are cohesive, clear, and of high quality.
- Visit job sites as required for projects involving the upfit of existing systems to gather data and verify field conditions.
- Work at industrial facilities on a limited travel basis (less than approximately 10%) to gather data for designs and support project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering and design of HVAC systems.
- Hands-on experience with HVAC design, including building design, load calculations, and equipment selection.
- Proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD MEP for mechanical design and documentation.
- Experience designing large-scale hydronic systems.
- Working knowledge of fire protection requirements for industrial facilities, including the International Fire Code (IFC), NFPA standards, and FM Global guidelines.
- Ability to assess and design building ventilation systems for industrial spaces, including heat removal and indoor air quality requirements.
- Experience specifying mechanical equipment and designing plumbing and building utility piping systems.
- Detail-oriented approach with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Capability to summarize engineering findings in high-quality written reports and presentations.
Qualifications
- Experience using Revit MEP for 3D mechanical design and coordination.
- Experience conducting investigative energy assessments to identify energy and cost savings opportunities.
- Familiarity with building modeling software to determine envelope heat gains and losses and evaluate energy conservation measures.
- Interest in working in chemical, power, and industrial market segments.
- Willingness to travel to industrial facilities for data gathering and project support (less than approximately 10%).
- Experience mentoring designers and junior engineers.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to stamp drawings, is a strong advantage.
- Strong collaboration skills for coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams.