Mechanical HVAC Engineer- Life Sciences

Wood PLC

$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • 5-10 years of experience in facility HVAC design
  • Proficient in creating drawing packages using AutoCAD and Revit
  • Familiar with codes and industry standards (e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE)
  • Ability to produce design analyses, specifications, and project cost estimates
  • Must be able to travel and perform site assessments including climbing ladders

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical design packages adhering to schedule and budget
  • Execute mechanical HVAC designs according to relevant codes and standards
  • Conduct client meetings to discuss design progress and options
  • Perform field assessments of facility systems
  • Create workload plans, HVAC load calculations, and specifications
  • Assist in proposal generation across project phases
  • Perform significant work using CAD software including AutoCAD and Revit
  • Review junior engineers' work and guide their development

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity
  • Inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds
  • Encouragement for applicants who may not meet every qualification
  • Commitment to providing equal employment opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Wood is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Remote.

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The Role

Wood is currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer candidate with design and analysis experience in industrial HVAC, Utilities and Plumbing system design to support the Life Science business. Primary focus for project work will be to prepare construction drawings, develop specifications and assessing existing equipment for HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems for new and/or retrofit life science manufacturing plants and laboratories. This position primarily provides HVAC design leadership on detail design. design leadership on detail design. Knowledge of fire protection and plumbing is a plus. In this position, the intermediate Mechanical Engineer provides mechanical engineering expertise from conceptual studies, feasibility analysis, construction grade scope and estimates, detailed design, start-up, system optimization, and trouble-shooting.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities:
  • Provide technical design packages within defined schedule and budget requirements
  • Executes facility mechanical engineering HVAC designs according to IAW applicable codes and standards
  • Ability to meet with clients, present for HVAC on progress of work, design options and 3D model reviews
  • Performs facility system assessment field work
  • Generates workload plans, design analyses, drawing plans, specifications, HVAC load/ventilation calculations, pump calculations
  • Supports proposals generation (FEL1 thru 3, Detailed Design)
  • Significant CAD work with AutoCAD and Revit
  • Reviews work of and provides guidance to junior engineers
  • Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents
  • Performs site visits when required and assists with construction RFI's after document issuance for construction

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:
  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
  • 5-10 years of facility HVAC design experience
  • Able to generate own drawing packages with AutoCAD and Revit
  • Knowledgeable with Codes and industry standards (ex. NFPA, International Codes, Factory Mutual Datasheets, ASHRAE, etc.)
  • Able to write design analyses, specifications, estimate project costs, and estimate construction schedule duration
  • Able to travel by air & ground, climbing ladders
  • Must pass drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Desirable:
  • PE License is not required but desired
  • Experience with REVIT and Navisworks
  • Experience with Elite CHVAC, AFT Fathom, Trane TRACE (or Carrier HAP for energy modeling)
  • Experience in Fire Protection and Plumbing is a plus
  • PE License desirable

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