Mechanical Engineer

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Recruit Up, LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Overview

    Our client is an industry-leading mechanical contractor with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. They are one of Southeast’s top choices for mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services to meet their customers’ unique needs. For their employees, customers, and their communities, they are BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD.

    If you are interested in developing solutions to complex problems, then this position holds great challenge and reward. You will work directly with end users to design sustainable mechanical solutions for buildings that define the Atlanta and Charlotte landscapes. Your efforts will directly result in exceptional levels of comfort and energy efficiency in the facilities of our extensive client base.

     

    Who We Are

    Our client is a growing company with over 70 years of exceptional service to the Southeast. They operate in a performance-based environment with a focus on complete customer satisfaction and Doing The Right Thing. They view Integrity, Humility, Respect for Others, and Servant Leadership as non-negotiable traits for ourselves. Their aspirations include work/life balance, mentorship, encouragement of new ideas and creative solutions, and sending people home the same way they came to work with a relentless focus on safety.

     

    Job Summary

    This position works in a team environment to design and develop commercial and light industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems. The Mechanical Engineer will perform such tasks as load calculations, energy simulations, equipment selections, and duct/piping/plumbing layouts. You will maintain communication with CAD detailers, other engineers, project managers, and field personnel.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop engineering scope for projects with Senior Engineers and Project Managers.
    • Perform detailed load calculations with Trane Trace 700® and interpret the results.
    • Perform equipment selections to satisfy engineering scope and calculated load requirements.
    • Develop HVAC documents including, but not limited to, duct sizing & routing, air distribution selection, pipe sizing & routing.
    • Coordinate mechanical requirements with architects, electrical, structural & civil engineers.
    • Develop Plumbing documents, including but not limited to, sanitary and vent sizing, domestic cold water and hot water sizing, and pipe routings.
    • Ensure compliance of designs with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
    • Perform life-cycle cost analysis among system alternatives to determine the energy impacts of each alternative and assist in system selection.
    • Perform job site inspections and develop field reports.
    • Identify and meet our commitments to the customer (owners, general contractors, etc.), design/construction team members (architects, electrical engineers, other trade contractors, etc.), and internal customers.
    • Utilize Revit® 2018 (or higher) to support job responsibilities and document development.
    • Provide input and technical guidance to CAD designers/drafters.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (Preferably Mechanical Engineering).
    • Obtained Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
    • Registered Professional Engineer or plans to take the exam within 2 years.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial HVAC arena.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience of direct experience in the design and development of mechanical and plumbing systems.

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • An understanding of the costs of mechanical systems and installation.
    • Ability to convey technical requirements/systems in fundamental terms.

     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

    • Ability to represent our clients professionally and proficiently in meetings with customers.
    • Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments with demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Web-enabled applications, and database software.
    • Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while maintaining a strong focus on serving our clients, project managers, and field teams.
    • Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
    • Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

    • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
    • Work will require construction job site visits. This will require the physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and the ability to negotiate work areas under construction.
    • Light physical effort handling average-weight objects up to 25 pounds may be required occasionally.

     

    This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time.