Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

BR+A is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Los Angeles, CA office. 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.

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
• Meeting with vendors to determine specification requirements for application
• Coordinating with other disciplines (MEPFP, arch, struct, etc.) for all HVAC details
• Responding to RFIs for the project, and accurately reviewing submittals
• 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 AHUs, 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• PE License
• 10-15 years of relevant experience
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Higher Education, or Laboratory projects
• Strong working knowledge of Revit

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Positive attitude, result-driven, and team-oriented
• Proactive and collaborative team member
• Professional conduct and presentation
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage
• 401K plan match
• Generous paid time-off

Pay

Salary range for 10-15 years of experience: $110,000 - $160,000