Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Loring Consulting Engineers
United States

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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DC 

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76531
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Job Description:

Job Description
Seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a proven interest in building design and sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals. The incumbent should be able to work independently and fill the role of a project engineer.

Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
  • Design mechanical systems including heating, cooling, heat rejection, air and water distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, building automation and controls.
  • Perform system design calculations, load calculations and energy modeling.
  • Select equipment for use in building systems.
  • Incorporate sustainable design methods into buildings.
  • Prepare mechanical Construction Documents detailing the designed systems.
  • Report writing and specification preparation.
  • Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.
  • Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.
  • Manage a project, work area or technical skill set, monitor quality of work, and act as a client liaison.
  • Assist in the procurement of work; manage multi-disciplinary project teams including client relations and team motivation.
Qualifications:
  • A baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited 4-year institution.
  • Minimum of 10 years professional experience in designing HVAC systems for commercial/institutional building projects.
  • Strong Revit capabilities.
  • EIT or PE license required; LEED Accreditation desirable.
  • Previous mechanical design experience with an AE and/or MEP engineering consulting firm.
  • Strong fundamental understanding of ASHRAE and International Building Codes.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and a demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking.
  • Strong initiative—the willingness and ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Ability to multi-task with multiple projects in order to meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing