Mechanical Engineer

SmithGroup

$85K — $93K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC design for healthcare and educational facilities.
  • LEED AP certification preferred; Engineer-in-Training certification required.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Trane TRACE 700, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Eligible to take Part II of the licensing exam.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and design HVAC systems and controls documentation.
  • Conduct system assessments and create technical reports.
  • Review project submittals and contractor change orders.
  • Coordinate tasks among mechanical designers and junior staff.
  • Conduct construction site observations and assist with punch lists.
  • Develop planning and design concepts for various projects.
  • Prepare presentation drawings and aid in internal and external presentations.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide training opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment.
  • 3 weeks of PTO in the first year with options to purchase more time off.
  • 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 additional Fridays off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellbeing resources.
  • Paid parental leave and flex spending account options.
  • 401(k) with employer matching and tuition reimbursement.
  • Career coaching and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Washington, DC office of SmithGroup is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:
  • Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
  • Perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
  • Review submittals, RFIs and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
  • Coordinate the work of mechanical designers and junior staff assigned to the project.
  • Assist with construction site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
  • Create and develop planning and design concepts for projects.
  • Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assists in presentations both internally and externally.
  • Mentor and train junior staff.

An ideal candidate has:
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and special systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher education and other critical building types.
  • LEED AP preferred, Engineer-in-Training certification required. Eligible to take Part II of the licensing exam.
  • Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.


At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $93,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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