Mechanical Engineer
Grace Design Studios · Baton Rouge, LA · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Serve as Engineer of Record and seal mechanical and plumbing construction documents.
- Perform technical QA/QC reviews of engineering documents and ensure mechanical and plumbing designs comply with project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
- Design and review HVAC and plumbing systems in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, equipment selections, and system designs.
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing conditions assessments.
- Provide construction administration services, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and assisting with field issues.
- Prepare and review project specifications and technical documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance throughout project development.
- Participate in client meetings and coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines throughout project development.
- Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
- Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during design and construction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering, required. Eight or more years of experience is preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or industrial facilities.
- Experience performing HVAC load calculations, engineering calculations, and equipment selections.
- Experience designing both HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and/or industrial facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable mechanical and plumbing codes.
- Experience with construction administration and QA/QC of engineering documents.
- Revit experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire.
- Profit sharing bonuses.
- 401(k) plan with an employer match.
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance.
- Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available.
- Paid Time Off.
- Holidays.