Mechanical Design Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute comprehensive engineering tasks under the supervision of senior technical personnel while progressively taking ownership of coordination, quality, timelines, and communication.

• Conduct HVAC load calculations, ventilation assessments, system sizing, psychrometric evaluations, and equipment selections.

• Design and coordinate airside, hydronic, refrigeration, exhaust, ventilation, and related HVAC systems.

• Create equipment schedules, control sequences, diagrams, details, specifications, and the content of construction documents.

• Integrate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and equipment requirements.

• Assess energy-code stipulations, equipment efficiencies, outside-air requirements, zoning, acoustics, maintainability, and constructability.

• Collaborate on BAS/control requirements and sequences with controls vendors or design partners.

• Manage defined systems or project segments from design development through to construction documentation.

• Carry out site surveys and field investigations; document existing conditions and incorporate findings into design work.

• Assist with RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, punch lists, and various construction administration tasks.

• Monitor assigned tasks against project budgets and timelines; relay status updates, risks, and necessary decisions.

• Engage in QA/QC processes and begin reviewing specific segments of junior staff's work.

• Travel for existing-condition documentation, client and project team meetings, site observations, and punch-list activities.

• Foster a positive, accountable team culture while upholding high standards for quality and effort.

• Achieve the role target utilization of 85% net while maintaining quality, client service, teamwork, and sound professional judgment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited engineering program.

• Generally 3-6 years of relevant experience in mechanical building systems design, consulting engineering, or closely related fields.

• EIT certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated progress toward obtaining PE licensure is encouraged where applicable.

• Capability to independently perform routine engineering calculations, coordinate systems, and generate construction documents.

• Familiarity with the IMC, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and common HVAC design methodologies.

• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and relevant HVAC calculation software.

• Knowledge of Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE 3D Plus, or similar tools is advantageous, depending on the role.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work setting.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, architects, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Capability to safely climb ladders and access roofs, mezzanines, equipment rooms, and similar areas as necessary, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be comfortable using electronic devices such as iPads for documenting existing conditions, field observations, and client notes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Reasonable accommodation available.