Senior Mechanical Engineer
About the role
BR+A Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in our New Haven, CT or Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of Revit and will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- 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
- Performing field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
- Responding to RFI’s for the project and accurately reviewing submittals
- Understanding the proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents and delivering appropriate documentation
- Coordinating with other disciplines (MEPFP, arch, struct, etc) for all HVAC details
- Meeting with vendors to determine specification requirements for application
- Meeting with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details
Responsibilities
The candidate must be strongly motivated, well organized, and show professional initiative. The ability to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is necessary.
Requirements
Essential Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- PE License
- 10-20 years of relevant experience
Qualifications
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits
BR+A provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage
- A 401K plan match
- Generous paid time-off
- Many other perks and benefits
Pay
Salary Range for 10-20 years of experience: $125,000 - $180,000
Schedule
BR+A offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our employees.