Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with senior Oakwell engineers and its health system clients to accomplish the following:

• Conceptualize and implement a 10-year sustainability and decarbonization plan
• Evaluate and benchmark sites with an aim to reduce existing energy consumption/carbon emissions
• Reduce energy costs
• Renew infrastructure and drive electrification efforts
• Align sustainability efforts with client’s facility real estate master plan
• Create sustainable MEP building construction standards

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing site energy utilization, carbon emissions and benchmark against similar facilities
• Audit, analyze and document facilities and existing MEP systems
• Review existing condition drawings
• Collaborate with facility staff to acquire information about plant operations and system deficiencies
• Retro-commission existing mechanical systems including central plant, air handling, terminal equipment and energy management systems
• Develop multi-phased return on investment ECMs (Energy Conservation Measures) that will reduce site energy consumption and operating costs
• Estimate savings using custom energy modeling software
• Produce detailed reports on existing facility conditions, recommendations, cost savings and ROI
• Complete technical assistance studies as required by utility companies for efficiency incentives
• Present Oakwell’s findings and recommendations to clients
• Prepare detailed scope of work narratives, EMS points list and EMS sequence of operations for pricing by contractors and vendors
• Prepare scaled drawings and specifications for installation and modifications of mechanical systems
• Lead construction meetings for the implementation of ECMs
• Commission new systems and control recommendations
• Develop sustainable MEP building standards for client

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 to 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Have or be working towards a Professional Engineering License
• Availability to travel, as needed (20%)
• Competency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD software

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Facilitate the creation, implementation and use of machine learning and AI tools to streamline internal workflows
• Experience working in a client facing environment
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and eQUEST

What makes you a great Oakwell teammate?

• You take ownership and demonstrate agency to drive projects forward
• You work collaboratively in a team
• You thrive in ambiguity and changing priorities while delivering with consistency