Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Burns & McDonnell’s Chicago office is looking for an ambitious and talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Aviation & Federal team. The role involves leading HVAC and plumbing technical designs for various buildings and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary design team to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of designers and engineers in the preparation of design drawings and specifications to meet project deadlines
- Perform technical HVAC and plumbing design such as performing load calculations, energy modeling, selecting equipment, pipe and duct routing, hydraulic modeling, existing condition assessments, and ensuring designs are code compliant
- Active involvement in construction administration including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and meeting participation with contractors and clients
- Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil, architectural, etc.) and mentor less experienced team members
- Develop design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with the latest industry standards
- Participate in QA/QC processes for project deliverables and submittals
- Provide internal and external clients with professional and responsive service
- Assist with other duties as assigned
- Lead mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders
- Apply expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry
- Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems
- Leads field visits for survey and documentation of existing conditions, construction progress and performs inspections, measurements or calculations as needed
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Skills
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience required or
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Field and 6 years mechanical engineering experience required
- Expert knowledge of applicable building codes and design standards (e.g. ASHRAE 62.1 & 90.1). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
- Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
- Ability to travel
- Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned company
- Industry-leading benefits package that supports physical, emotional and financial health
- Robust training programs
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- All the ways we give back
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