Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Overview: A mechanical engineer works with other MEPF engineers to design building mechanical systems. Responsibilities and Duties
- System Design/Calculations
- Heating & cooling load calculations
- Pipe and duct pressure calculations
- Performs psychrometric calculations
- Calculations for ASHRAE standards 55, 62.1
- System Design/Drafting
- Utilize Revit 3D drafting software to layout ductwork, piping, and equipment
- Produces drawing sets
- Selects equipment, such as fans, diffusers, terminal boxes, fan coil units, pumps, air handling units, humidifiers, radiant heat
- Gain understanding of different mechanical system types (dust collection, kitchen exhaust, steam systems, etc.)
- Learns outline and book specifications
- Life Safety
- Machine room exhaust design and calculation
- Calculations for ASHRAE standard 15
- Learns stair and elevator pressurization calculations
- Locate equipment for atrium exhaust
- Post-fire smoke purge
- Maintaining fire and smoke rating (fire dampers, smoke dampers locations)
- Smoke detectors
- Construction Administration
- Review of submittals and RFIs
- Attends construction meetings as required
- Sustainability
- Gain familiarity with various certifications (LEED, etc.)
- Complete LEED documentation
- Participates in sustainability meetings
- Considers energy impact when implementing designs
- Design Coordination
- Collaborates with fellow Altieri engineers of all MEPF trades to progress project design
- Collaborates with clients and contractors
- Able to identify and resolve conflicts
- Considers constructability and maintenance requirements of designs
- Client Interface
- Is an active participant in client meetings
- Responsive to client requests to provide designs within the contract agreement
- Code/References
- Use international and local building codes to inform design and calculations
- Use energy codes to inform design and calculations
- Reference ASHRAE handbooks to inform design and calculations
- Project Management (if applicable)
- Client Interface – primary point of contact
- Coordination – manages MEPF trades
- Financials – manages budget schedules and billing, prepares add services
- Construction / CA – oversees construction process of project
- Additional tasks as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering, or similar field
- 4+ years of experience
- EIT certification or PE license preferred
- Ability to communicate their technical knowledge
- A team player. Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goals.
- Motivated to continue with their career development
- Takes pride in their work and is committed to providing quality work
- Willing to ask questions, and learns from feedback given to them