Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Facility Service Department’s (FSD) engineering team is a full-service MEP consulting engineering department, knowledgeable in the latest regulatory requirements and building codes. We provide engineering assessments, design drawings, bid documents and construction administration for a wide variety of projects from small renovations to complete laboratories. 

The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering support for facility projects, primarily HVAC system design (air and water), process piping/ductwork, as well as plumbing and fire protection systems.  This position will be responsible for the design and construction oversight of new spaces/renovations and modifications to the existing building systems in concert with other disciplines for offices, laboratories/cleanrooms, and other similar spaces.

Responsibilities

• Complete building mechanical system designs including calculations, equipment selection and sizing, control strategies, ductwork and piping systems design, etc.
• Works in a collaborative team environment to develop project scope, basis of design and create contract bid packages inclusive of specifications, calculations, and drawings.
• Performs necessary calculations for building HVAC systems including but not limited to: heat load, air flow calculations, pump and equipment sizing/selection, development of BOD, etc.
• Participation in the construction administration process including: resolving field issues, site inspections, review of shop drawings, start up, and final punch list
• Provide system design using AutoCAD MEP and REVIT.
• Timely completion of projects based on workflow schedules.
• Supports and contributes updates to design standards, master specifications, as-built and system documents
• Attends weekly team meetings to coordinate interdisciplinary design issues and support discipline/department initiatives.
• Perform design studies, code assessments (IBC, UFC, MA 780 CMR, etc.)  and write reports as may be required.
• Supports O&M operational facility issues with investigation and troubleshooting, support of work orders, and engineering support. Produce supporting drawings and equipment selections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 4-6 years of industry related building mechanical (HVAC) system design experience required. 
• Experience with the facilities infrastructure of research laboratories, offices, cleanrooms, data centers, central plant utilities (steam, chilled water, etc.) desired.
• Working Knowledge/Proficient in building and mechanical codes. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/AutoCAD MEP software is required.  Experience with REVIT is desired.
• Field work is required - must have the ability to climb ladders and work in construction areas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance required
• Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Plumbing, process piping system, and/or fire protection design experience is considered advantageous.
• Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License is desired, or EIT certification with ability to obtain PE is considered advantageous.
• Experience using Carrier HAP and/or Pipe-Flo software desired.