Mechanical Engineer

About the jobWe have a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of HVAC and Plumbing design experience to join our Washington, DC office in Georgetown. This position will provide senior mechanical engineering and design leadership to our growing local Mechanical team and national team, lead projects and represent the Mechanical discipline during client meetings. We are looking for a licensed Professional Engineer with experience in all aspects of design and documentation with leading edge Multi-Family Housing, Commercial and local Government clients.Responsibilities will include the following:Provide mentorship and guidance to Mechanical engineers and designers.Develop and manage project work plans.Responsible for the systems selections, basis of design and quality of the work product.Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with project team members.Represent the Mechanical discipline at client meetings and effectively communicate with clients as needed.Coordination of the mechanical/plumbing design with other project disciplines and the Project Manager.Construction phase support including submittal review and RFI response.Maintain and develop mechanical/plumbing standards in collaboration with senior engineering staff.Assist the Mechanical Director with mechanical/plumbing work product quality control.Act as a senior mechanical engineering and design resource, providing assistance and guidance to project engineers and designers in both HVAC and plumbing design.Confer openly and directly in a respectful and professional manner with other personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop design.Experience Required8+ yearsWork AuthorizationGreen Card Holder,US CitizenRequired Skillsmechanical/plumbing design Revit and Microsoft Office Suite Mechanical Engineering Professional license Experience with Trane Trace load calculation softwareKey RequirementsQualifications:Minimum of 8 years of focused mechanical/plumbing design experience.Mechanical Engineering Professional License (PE)Proficient in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.Experience with Trane Trace load calculation software.Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.LocationWashington, DC, 20007; Chicago, IL, 60604Work ModeOn-siteEmployment TypeFull TimeSalary**$125,000 - $150,000 / Yearly**Benefits & PerksFor the right candidate, yes, we will be willing to discuss relocation assistance. It would be best, however, if they have a greater reason to relocate such as family or friends already living in the area, rather than considering a move just for the job opportunity. With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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Work Location: In person