The Mechanical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings. Typical tasks and deliverables include load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules, installation details, equipment and system selection and specification, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. Tasks will also include utilizing software for building information modeling, computer-aided drafting and engineering calculations. Project work will be under the direction of a more experienced engineer and may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. This individual may also delegate basic and fundamental tasks to entry-level engineers and designers.
Responsibilities
- Develops design and construction drawing packages and edits construction specifications on basic projects of limited complexity with oversight.
- Participates and contributes to squad checks and overall commitment to producing quality deliverables.
- Design mechanical systems (airside, chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, steam, natural gas, compressed air, etc.) of basic complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines
- Performs envelope and load calculations, pressure drop calculations, and other engineering calculations of basic complexity as required to confirm project requirements are met.
- Sizes mechanical equipment, ductwork and piping and develops system schematics
- Participates in basic project system design programming and master planning with support from Lead or Senior Engineer.
- Supports construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.