Senior Mechanical Engineer
About the role
Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables, FL (Miami); Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services. BR+A is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in our St. Louis, MO office.
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality designs and deliverables on technically challenging projects
- Managing projects, writing proposals, maintaining positive client relationships
- Performing advanced heating and cooling load calculations with Trace or HAP
- Developing sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas
- Developing equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases
- Editing specifications to reflect the project requirements
- Developing air and water flows
- Understanding fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for application
- Using the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC system
- Understanding work planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the work plan
- Understanding the proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents and delivering appropriate documentation
- Modifying sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW, and HW systems
- Understanding both constant and variable flow systems, and properly applying equipment
- Meeting with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details
- Performing field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
Requirements
- Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
- The ability to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is necessary
- A strong working knowledge of Revit
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- PE License
- 10-20 years of relevant experience
Skills
- Experience in designing Healthcare, Higher Education, or Laboratory projects
- Excellent Organizational and Communication skills
- Positive attitude, result-driven, and team-oriented
- Proactive and Collaborative team member
- Professional conduct and presentation
- Detail orientated and deadline-driven
Benefits
BR+A offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible work schedule.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more.
Contact Information
For more information about our award-winning projects and our incredible team, visit www.brplusa.com.