Works independently to complete the majority of projects from start to finish with limited assistance from a Senior Engineer or Director. Job SummaryLead the planning, design, and execution of building systems projects for clients across our Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets, including laboratories, life sciences facilities, pharmaceutical environments, telecommunications facilities, data centers, and secure government spaces. This role requires a technically strong engineer who can effectively manage client relationships, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through construction.
Responsibilities- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and exceptional service.
- Contribute towards / lead mechanical engineering design efforts for projects ranging from renovations and tenant fit-outs to complex new construction developments.
- Manage time and efforts over multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
- Conduct field investigations, facility assessments, and building systems surveys to support design and technical recommendations.
- Develop and oversee HVAC system designs, including heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, system selection, and energy-efficient solutions.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, system narratives, reports, drawings, and construction documents.
- Select and integrate mechanical equipment including air handling units, pumps, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, fans, and specialized systems.
- Coordinate closely with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, architectural, and owner stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, presentations, and construction progress meetings.
- Support construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, field reports, and project closeout.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, client requirements, and firm quality standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers while fostering a collaborative, team-first culture.
- Partner with technical leaders and project teams to balance workloads, resolve technical challenges, and identify opportunities for additional services.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in MEP consulting engineering, including mechanical system design and project coordination.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
- Experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, laboratory, life sciences, mission critical, telecommunications, or similar complex facilities.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, HVAC systems, building controls, and energy-efficient design practices.
- Working knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
- Experience with Revit and BIM-based project delivery preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering services.
Representative tasks include walking the site with clients and partners, doing site surveys and performing other tasks that may have you: carrying, moving, and climbing up a 10-foot ladder, gaining access to infrastructure covered by drop ceilings; and crawling, bending, reaching to gain access to and assess building systems.
