Mechanical Design Engineer III

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

📋 Description

• Oversee significant aspects of discipline design and manage intricate mechanical systems.

• Conduct HVAC load calculations, ventilation assessments, system sizing, psychrometric analysis, and equipment selection.

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

• Create equipment schedules, control sequences, diagrams, details, specifications, and other content for construction documents.

• Align mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and equipment specifications.

• Assess energy code compliance, equipment efficiencies, outside air needs, zoning, acoustics, maintainability, and constructability.

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

• Direct discipline design for small to mid-sized projects or significant segments of larger initiatives.

• Engage directly with clients, architects, contractors, and various disciplines to resolve open technical issues.

• Prepare or significantly contribute to project narratives, specifications, estimates, studies, and construction administration responses.

• Review the work of junior engineers and designers for technical accuracy, coordination, completeness, and compliance with company standards.

• Assist project managers with scope management, scheduling, fee awareness, staffing requirements, and recognizing change conditions.

• Maintain a target utilization rate of 82% net while ensuring quality, client service, teamwork, and sound professional judgment.

• Travel to document existing conditions, meet with clients and project teams, and conduct site observations and punch-list activities.

• Foster a positive, accountable team culture by supporting others' success, embracing feedback, sharing knowledge, and upholding high standards.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Typically 6-9 years of pertinent experience in mechanical building-systems design, consulting engineering, or a related field.

• EIT certification required or strongly preferred based on discipline; PE licensure is preferred or active progress toward licensure is expected.

• Proven capability to lead significant aspects of discipline design and review the work of junior staff.

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

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

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.

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

• Some travel is a requirement.

• Must be capable of safely climbing ladders and accessing roofs, mezzanines, equipment rooms, and similar locations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.