Mechanical Design Engineer II

Description:

The Mechanical Design Engineer II develops complete engineering work under the guidance of senior technical staff while taking increasing ownership of coordination, quality, schedule, and communication. This role is expected to make sound design decisions within established criteria, support construction administration, and actively develop toward independent technical leadership.

• Perform HVAC load calculations, ventilation calculations, system sizing, psychrometric analysis, and equipment selections appropriate to the assigned level.
• Design and coordinate airside, hydronic, refrigeration, exhaust, ventilation, and associated HVAC systems based on project requirements.
• Develop equipment schedules, control sequences, diagrams, details, specifications, and other construction-document content that accurately communicates design intent.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and equipment requirements.
• Evaluate energy-code requirements, equipment efficiencies, outside-air requirements, zoning, acoustics, maintainability, and constructability during design.
• Coordinate BAS/control requirements and sequences with controls vendors or design partners as required by project scope.
• Take ownership of defined systems or project areas from design development through construction documents.
• Conduct site surveys and field investigations; document existing conditions accurately and incorporate findings into design.
• Support RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, punch lists, and other construction-administration activities.
• Track assigned work against project budgets and schedules; communicate status, risks, and needed decisions proactively.
• Participate in QA/QC and begin reviewing defined portions of junior staff work.
• Work with a high level of ownership, responsiveness, professionalism, and follow-through; communicate problems early and contribute constructively to team solutions.
• Some travel is required to document existing conditions, meet with clients and project teams, and perform site observations and punch-list activities.
• Must be comfortable using electronic devices such as iPads to document existing conditions, field observations, and client notes, and must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to safely climb ladders and access roofs, mezzanines, equipment rooms, and similar areas as required to perform job duties.
• Support a positive, accountable team culture by helping others succeed, accepting feedback professionally, sharing knowledge, and maintaining high standards for quality and effort.
• Meet the role target utilization of 85% net over appropriate measurement periods 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.
• Typically 3-6 years of relevant mechanical building-systems design, consulting engineering, or closely related experience.
• EIT certification preferred; demonstrated progress toward PE licensure is encouraged where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete routine engineering calculations, coordinate systems, and produce construction documents.
• Working knowledge of the IMC, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and common HVAC design practices.
• Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and applicable HVAC calculation software; familiarity with Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE 3D Plus, or similar tools is beneficial depending on role.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote professional environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, architects, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.