Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Utilities)
Dennis Group Atlanta
- Duluth, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works independently on projects
- Works several project simultaneously
- Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from design through execution
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations
- Code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs
- Perform mass energy balance calculations
- Perform drainage and line loss calculation
- Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis
- Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)
- PID drafting & design
- Bid package: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
- Provide cost estimation and scheduling to PMs
- Bid Review
- Peer design review
- Scheduling – MS Project
- Discipline lead for commissioning activities
- Equipment selection
- Vendor and Sub-contractor selection
- Controls functional description development
- Create mechanical schedules
- Present engineering findings to client, interfaces directly and regularly with client
- Building code familiarity, compliance & review
- Insurance carrier requirements – familiarity and review
- Vendor shop inspection / FAT
- Developing HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
- Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members
- Developing Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications
- Developing P&ID’s, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details
- Sizing and developing layouts for ductwork and piping plans
- Assisting with the development of the building management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
- Creating project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
- Fixture selection
- Performing construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per the intent of the design
- Researching mechanical / utility materials and best practices
- Supporting talent growth within our organization
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
- Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 4-year degree
- 8-11 years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
- 8-11 years of experience HVAC and/or Utilities design and specifications experience
- 8-11 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- 8-11 years of experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
- Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
- 10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.