Job 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