Senior Building Mechanical Engineer

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Senior Building Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of the mechanical design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out
• Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements
• Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for different applications
• Develop sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas
• Develop air and water flow diagrams
• Coverage HVAC system control requirements and intended modes of operation with controls engineers to develop control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation
• Visit project sites as requested to verify existing conditions or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports
• Establish meetings and participates in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Responsible to coordinate workload, complete project assignments and deliverables on schedule
• Conduct virtual / on-site work sessions for projects in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders including presentations, etc.
• Experience in developing project hours to complete mechanical design documents for RFP’s
• Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with project addenda, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Develop plumbing riser diagrams
• Perform plumbing calculations (Storm, drainage and supply fixture units)
• Size equipment and plumbing piping (pumps, water heater, drainage pipes, natural gas piping, valves, etc)
• Develop and edit Masterspec specifications to be project specific. This includes taking raw specifications and/or developing specifications from basis of design manufacturer's
• Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Actively participate in the education of inexperienced engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Focus
• Understanding of applicable design codes and specification requirements
• Significant experience designing complex and large-scale laboratory and healthcare facilities and/or data centers
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office
• Experience using load calculation software, energy modeling software, and manufacturer equipment selection software
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Taken ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team
• Strongly motivated, well organized, and showing professional initiative
• Focused on client outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate with strong mentoring skills is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Building Codes in Washington State and how to obtain building codes from other states
• Knowledge of Plumbing and HVAC Fundamentals and Design
• Previous experience with an A/E/C firm
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.