Mechanical Engineer E3 (HVAC/Building Systems)

Mechanical Engineer E3 (HVAC/Building Systems) - Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Review and/or establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with Project Manager and/or client.
2. Proper communication skills to be involved in design team/owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and/or owner’s representative.
3. Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates.
4. Maintain working knowledge of latest building codes used in the industry.
5. Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
6. Perform and/or review calculations and building energy models.
7. Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) and/or Bentley CAD software (2D and 3D applications) or manually with support from more junior staff.
8. Edit or draft project specifications.
9. Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site.
10. Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes.
11. Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance.
12. Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications.
13. Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required.

Professional Registration.

LEED accredited professional preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems).

Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and Bluebeam.

Knowledge in ProjectWise BIM360 and Carrier HAP is a bonus.

Strong attention to detail.

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Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.